Michigan Occupational Therapy Schools

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MSU Course Requirements for
Michigan Occupational Therapy Schools

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Baker College M.S.O.T. Program

The Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) at Baker College is designed to be a continuation of Baker College's Pre-Occupational Therapy Bachelor's Degree Program. Students must be accepted into the Bachelor's program (4-year program) in order to be eligible for the MSOT (2-year program). More information regarding the Pre-Occupational Therapy Bachelor's Program at Baker College can be found here.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor OTD Program

Prerequisites
Human Anatomy with Lab (either ANTR lab or PSL lab required)	ANTR 350 & ANTR (355 or 485) or KIN 2161 & KIN 2171
Human Physiology with Lab (either ANTR lab or PSL lab required)	PSL 310 & PSL 311L or PSL 431 & PSL 432 & PSL 475L
Lifespan Development	HDFS 225 or PSY 238
Statistics	PSY 295 or STT 200 or STT 201 or STT 231 or STT 351 or STT 421
Abnormal Psychology	PSY 280
Medical Terminology	LB 270
Multicultural/Diversity themed course (3 credits)	IAH or ISS

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative GPA. Grade of C (2.0) or above in prerequisite courses.

Degree Awarded: OTD

GRE Requirement: Not required

Minimum Volunteer Hours: Shadowing of an occupational therapy professional is encouraged but not required. Students should be familiar with the profession of occupational therapy and the types of populations that OT serves.  This can be completed through online research, readings, an Introduction to OT course at another university, or personal experience. Volunteer or work experience with diverse populations representative of those who may receive OT services (i.e., pediatric, geriatric, homeless, disabled, underserved, etc.) assists with development of leadership and service skills and will strengthen a candidate’s application. 

Prerequisite Deadline: At least 4 of the 6 prerequisite courses must be complete at time of application with a documented plan for completion of all prerequisites.

Website: Concordia University Ann Arbor Occupational Therapy Program

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

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Davenport University M.S.O.T. Program

Prerequisites
Abnormal Psychology	PSY 280
Development Across the Lifespan	HDFS 225
Human Anatomy with Lab	ANTR 350 & (355 or 485)
Human Physiology with Lab	PSL 310 & 311L
Introductory Psychology	PSY 101
Introductory Sociology	SOC 100
Introductory Statistics	STT 200
Medical Terminology	LB 270 (available summers only) or KIN 1741
Oral Communication	COM 225
Second Level English Composition & Technical Writing	WRA 101

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative; 2.0 or higher in each prerequisite course

Degree Awarded: M.S.O.T.

GRE Requirement: Not required

Minimum Volunteer Hours: Documented 40 hours of volunteer or shadow experience with a Registered Occupational Therapist in at least 2 different areas of occupational therapy practice (more variety is recommended).

Prerequisite Deadline: Prerequisites must be completed by the start of the program.

Application Deadline: January 9 (OTCAS); Graduate Admissions application to Davenport University also required

Website: Davenport University Occupational Therapy Program

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

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Eastern Michigan University M.O.T. Program

Prerequisites
Abnormal Psychology	PSY 280
Life Span Human Growth & Development	HDFS 225 or PSY 238
Human Anatomy	ANTR 350 or KIN 216/2171
Human Physiology	PSL 250 or PSL 310 or (PSL 431 & 432)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Sociology	ANP 201 or SOC 100
Introduction to Psychology	PSY 101
Medical Terminology	LB 270 (available summers only) or KIN 1741
Neuroanatomy	IBIO 402 or PSY 209 or PSY 301 or NEU 301 or NEU 302
Statistics	Any STT or PSY 295 or KIN 250

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative in last 60 credits of coursework. Applicants must also earn a 2.7 or higher in all prerequisite courses; receiving a grade of "2.5" or lower does not meet the minimum grade requirement.

Degrees Awarded: M.O.T. or C.O.T.

GRE Requirement: Not Required

Minimum Volunteer Hours: A minimum of 20 total hours of volunteering or observation with occupational therapists in at least two different settings must be completed in the three years prior to the application deadline.

Additional Requirements: Attend a Group Information Session prior to applying.

Prerequisite Deadline: Prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline.

Application Deadline: June 10 (program starts following January); Graduate School application to EMU is also required

Website: EMU Occupational Therapy Program Admissions

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

For further information about a “complete” OTCAS application, visit the OTCAS Applicant Help Center via chat on the OTCAS website, phone (617.612.2860) or email (otcasinfo@otcas.org).

Statement Provided by EMU's School of Health Science's website

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Grand Valley State University M.S.O.T. Program

Prerequisites
Human Anatomy with lab	(KIN 2161 & KIN 2171) or (ANTR 350 & 355 or 485)
Human Physiology with lab	PSL 250 or PSL 310 or (PSL 431 & 432) & PSL 311L
Kinesiology	KIN 3301
Life Span Developmental Psychology	HDFS 225 or PSY 238
Neuroanatomy/NeuroPsychology:	IBIO 402 or PSY 209 or NEU 301 or NEU 302
Psychopathology	PSY 280
Statistics	Any STT or PSY 295
Additional 200-level or Higher Course in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health or related field:	ANP, PSY, SOC, EPI, HDFS (See Health-Related Elective Courses)

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative GPA in last 60 hours of coursework; 3.0 cumulative GPA across prerequisite coursework; 2.0 or higher in each prerequisite course

Degree Awarded: M.S. 

GRE Requirement: Not Required

Volunteer Hours: Documented 50 hours under supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. Volunteer hours accrued outside the United States will only account for a maximum of 25 of the required 50 hours.  

Prerequisite Deadline: At least 9 credits of prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline (can not include statistics or additional non-science courses)

Application Deadline: January 17

Website: GVSU Occupational Therapy Program Admissions

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

Statement Provided by GVSU's Occupational Science & Therapy website

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Saginaw Valley State University M.S.O.T. Program*

Prerequisites
Human Anatomy	ANTR 350
Human Physiology	PSL 250 or PSL 310 or (PSL 431 & 432)
General Psychology	PSY 101
Medical Terminology	LB 270 (available summers only) or KIN 1741

*Students interested in applying to SVSU's M.S.O.T. program must schedule an appointment with the program director for further information prior to applying for admission. Please see program website for more information.

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative, 2.0 or higher in each prerequisite course

Degree Awarded: M.S.

GRE Requirement: Not required.

Volunteer Hours: Completion of 30 hours of verifiable work and/or volunteer experience with people experiencing decreased participation in daily activities due to illness, disability, or decreased access to basic resources and opportunities.

Prerequisite Deadline: Prerequisites must be completed by the start of the program.

Application Deadline: January 18

Website: SVSU Occupational Therapy Program

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

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University of Michigan-Flint OTD Program

Prerequisites
Human Anatomy with Lab	ANTR 350 & (ANTR 355 or 485) or KIN 216 & 217
Human Physiology with Lab	PSL 310 & PSL 311L
Statistics	PSY 295 or STT 200 or 201 or 231 or 315
9 Credits of Psychology	PSY 101 & (HDFS 225 or PSY 238) & PSY 280
Sociology	ANP 200 or ANP 201 or SOC 100
Medical Terminology	LB 270

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative GPA, 2.75 science GPA. Grade of C (2.0) or above in prerequisite courses.

Degree Awarded: OTD

GRE Requirement: Not required

Minimum Volunteer Hours: 60 or more hours of observation of occupational therapists in two or more types of clinical settings; 125 or more hours in four or more settings recommended. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the UM-Flint OTD program is pleased to offer an alternative option for volunteer/observation hour requirements for this application cycle. We are happy to discuss this with you. Please contact Christina Wixson via email at cwixson@umich.edu. 

Prerequisite Deadline: Completion of the prerequisite courses should be from a regionally accredited institution; courses do not have to be completed at the time of OTCAS application submission but must be completed prior to starting the OTD program if admitted.  All prerequisite courses must be completed within 7 years of applying to the program. 

Application Deadline: June 10

Website: University of Michigan-Flint Occupational Therapy Program

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

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Wayne State University M.O.T. Program

Prerequisites
Abnormal Psychology	PSY 280
American Government	PLS 100 or PLS 301
Anatomy (lab must be completed for either anatomy or physiology)	KIN 2161 & KIN 2171 (or physiology lab) or ANTR 350 & ANTR 355 or 485 (or physiology lab)
Physiology (lab must be completed for either anatomy or physiology)	PSL 310 & PSL 311L (or anatomy lab)
Basic Life Mechanisms with Lab	BS 161 & BS 171 (LB 145)
Biomechanics	KIN 3301
Developmental Psychology	HDFS 225 or PSY 238
English Composition	Tiers I & II Writing Requirements
Introduction to Oral Communication	COM 100
Introduction to Statistics	STT 200 or 201 or 231 or PSY 295
Introductory Psychology	PSY 101
Pathophysiology	BLD 204 PSL 310 or PSL 431 must be completed prior to enrolling in BLD 204. This course is not open to students with senior status (88 credits or above). Prerequisite overrides will not be granted for BLD 204.
Social Science	Refer to WSU Equivalency Chart for options.

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 cumulative; 3.0 GPA across science prerequisites; 2.0 or higher in each prerequisite course

Degree Awarded: M.O.T.

GRE Requirement: Not required. Applicants must apply as undergraduate transfer students to the Occupational Therapy (Pre-Major) program.

Volunteer Hours: Documented 20 hours under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Prerequisite Deadline: Prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of December the year before program start year

Application Deadline: November 1 (OTCAS); WSU Graduate Application also required

Website: WSU Occupational Therapy Program Admissions 

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

Statement Provided by WSU's Occupational Therapy website

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Western Michigan University

Prerequisites
Abnormal Psychology	PSY 280
Developmental Psychology	HDFS 225 or PSY 238
Human Anatomy	ANTR 350 or KIN 2161
Human Physiology	PSL 250 or 310 or (431 & 432)
Medical Terminology	LB 270 (offered in summer only) or KIN 1741
Psychology	PSY 101
Statistics	STT 200 or 201 or 421 or STT 295

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8): 3.0 in last 60 credits; 2.0 or higher in each prerequisite course

Degree Awarded: O.T.D.

GRE Requirement: Required

Volunteer Hours: While not required to apply to the program, it is strongly encouraged that applicants seek out job shadowing, or other related experiences, within the OT field prior to applying.

Prerequisite Deadline: All prerequisites must be completed before the application deadline.

Application Deadline: January 15

Website: www.wmich.edu/ot

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.

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¹ KIN 216 and KIN 217 and KIN 174 and KIN 310 and KIN 330 and KIN 360 and KIN 411 are open to KIN majors only.

² The prerequisite to get into ANTR 485 is at least a 3.0 in ANTR 350 or KIN 216 and KIN 217 or ZOL 328. Also, pre-approval by written application and attendance at the orientation meeting is required for all new students. Enrollment is on a first-come first-serve basis. Contact Josh Vincent for an application and more information. Please see your advisor to discuss planning for this course in detail.

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Michigan Occupational Therapy Schools Grade Alternative Policies

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Policies for Michigan Occupational Therapy Schools:
Acceptance of Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory (S/NS) and Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) by Michigan occupational therapy schools in place of numerical grades are listed below.

While a professional health program may accept prerequisite courses graded in the binary S/NS or CR/NC system, they may still request that you report your numerical grades for those courses when applying to their programs. It is important that you check the policies of each program that you plan to apply to.

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