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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Natural Science
Pre-Health

Michigan Occupational Therapy Schools

MSU Course Equivalents for
Michigan Occupational Therapy School's Prerequisites

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.

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.

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

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

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

Prerequisites

Abnormal Psychology

PSY 280

Lifespan 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. GRE 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.

Deadlines
  • 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

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).

 

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

Lifespan 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. GRE 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.  

Deadlines
  • 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

 

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

Minimum GPA (Average for most MI programs is 3.6-3.8):

3.0 cumulative, 2.0 or higher in each prerequisite course. GRE 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.

 

Deadlines:
  • Prerequisite Deadline: Prerequisites must be completed by the start of the program.
  • Application Deadline: January 18

Website

SVSU Occupational Therapy Program

*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.

 

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy with Lab

ANTR 350 & (ANTR 355 or 485) or KIN 2161 & 2171

Human Physiology with Lab

 (PSL 250 or PSL 310) and (PSL 311L or KIN 2103 or KIN 3101)
Statistics  PSY 295 or STT 200 or 201 or 231 or 315
Intro to Psychology PSY 101
Developmental Psychology HDFS 225 or PSY 238
Abnormal Psychology PSY 280
Intro to Sociology or Intro to Anthropology ANP 200 or ANP 201 or SOC 100
Medical Terminology LB 270 or KIN 1741
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.
GRE Not required
Minimum Volunteer Hours: Not required, but need a letter of recommendation from someone in the OT field. 
Deadlines:
  • 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

 

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 210 or 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

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.

Deadlines:
  • 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 

 

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. GRE not 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.

Deadlines:
  • Prerequisite Deadline: All prerequisites must be completed before the application deadline.
  • Application Deadline: January 15

Website: 

Western Michigan University OTD Admissions

 

1 KIN 216, KIN 217, KIN 174, KIN 310 and KIN 330 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.

3 KIN 210 is open to KIN majors or Health Promotion minors only

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.

Need to check grade alternative policies with out-of-state schools? Download this email template for contacting out-of-state professional schools.

OT Alternative Grade Policy Chart

**THIS WEBSITE IS A GUIDE ONLY**

Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate occupational therapy schools on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.

Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements.

Each professional school has their own policy on whether they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual school themselves to determine the requirements for course planning.