Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Alabama State University Department of Occupational Therapy subscribes to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). Applicants for the entering class (Fall only) should apply online using the OTCAS application. To get started, visit the OTCAS portal at https://portal.otcas.org/. Directions for document submission appear on the OTCAS website. The application deadline (for a VERIFIED application) is November 1 of each year; applications will not be accepted after the published date. All applications must go through OTCAS; paper applications will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about the application process, please call the program.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average [GPA] with official transcripts)
- MAT or GRE score transcripts
- ASU OT Program prerequisite courses - grade of "B" or better recommended in each. (Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher is required)
- Three letters of recommendation, one from an occupational therapist
- Early Determination document will be completed at the time of the Onsite Interview (a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure).
- Observation/Volunteer Hours (minimum of 40 hours in 2 facilities/settings dated/completed within 16 months of application submission). These hours must be completed at the time of application.
Onsite Interview: Candidates selected for the required Onsite Interview will be notified in Early Spring Semester. The required Onsite Interviews will be scheduled for Early to mid-Spring Semester.