Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 4+2 Direct Admission

All majors and minors are welcome to apply for direct admission. Students are encouraged to pursue degree options that support their interests. Direct admission students earn their undergraduate degree, then earn a Master of Occupational Therapy.   

Students with direct admission must meet all MOT progression standards at the time of application to the graduate level, and earn their undergraduate degree prior to beginning the MOT program mid-May.   

Recommended High School Coursework (grade of ‘C’ or better)

• One year of biology
• One year of chemistry
• Three years of mathematics
• Other suggested courses include physics, anatomy and physiology, calculus, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or early college credits

Application Process

1. Apply to Carroll University
2. List Occupational Therapy as your first choice program and your intended Bachelor's degree as your second choice major. Doing so will allow you to automatically be considered for direct admission.
3. Submit the following items to complete the application process:
   • Official high school transcripts through the sixth semester
   • Senior class schedule (recommended)
4. Indicate Early Action or Regular Decision on your application (see explanations below)
   • Be sure to provide your preferred email address for direct admission notifications.
   • Notification of general acceptance takes approximately 1-3 weeks and is done on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students accepted to Carroll who list OT as their major are automatically considered for MOT direct admission.

Occupational Therapy Early Action (EA) – Highly Suggested

• EA acceptance offers will be made beginning November 1. Additional offers will go out in early December, January and February on a rolling basis.
• Note: Selecting early action does NOT limit you from applying to other occupational therapy programs or committing to Carroll.
• To secure a direct admission seat, accepted EA students must submit a $400 deposit by March 1.
  • $200 for general admission (refundable through May 1) and $200 OT program deposit (non-refundable)

Occupational Therapy Regular Decision (RD)

• Starting in early March, RD acceptance offers will be made if seats are available.
• To secure a direct admission seat, accepted RD students must submit a $400 deposit by May 1.
  • $200 for general admission (refundable through May 1) and $200 OT program deposit (non-refundable)

Accept Your Direct Admission Seat

Timeline

November 1
Early action offers begin for those accepted to the university. Additional offers will be made on a monthly basis.

March 1
Deadline for accepted early action students to confirm their direct admission seat.
Regular decision offers begin (space permitting).

March – August
Additional direct admission acceptance notifications offers continue as space permits.

Carroll University students with direct admission status must satisfy all MOT program prerequisite requirements and earn their bachelor’s degree prior to advancing into year one of the graduate program.

• Graduate Level Progression Requirements
  • ​​​3.2 Cumulative GPA
  • ​3.2 Professional/prerequisite GPA
  • 20 hours of shadowing 
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation from an instructor or an Occupational Therapist
  • Resume
  • Essay outlining your interest in the occupational therapy profession

• Prerequisite Coursework
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II – ANP130 & 140 or Human Anatomy and Human Physiology – ANP402 & 403
  • College Chemistry I – CHE101 or CHE109
  • Abnormal Psychology – PSY201
  • Lifespan Psychology – PSY221
  • General Sociology – SOC101
  • Statistics – CMP112 plus CMP114 or BUS114 or PBH 114, or SOC114
  • Medical Terminology
  • College Physics | - PHY101 (highly suggested)

• Only 1 Professional Course May Be Repeated for a Higher Grade
  • Subject to change
  • Those not offered direct admission will receive additional consideration in the competitive review process
  • Students are advised to declare a Pre-OT emphasis for advising purposes

Progression Standards

Please refer to the Carroll University catalog for more information regarding progression standards for this program.