Doctoral Program in Occupational Therapy, OTD

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
• Three letters of recommendation, one from an occupational therapist
• Early Determination (a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure) document. This will be completed at the time of the Onsite Interview.
• Observation/Volunteer Hours (minimum of 40 hours in 2 facilities/settings, dated/completed within 12 months of submission). These hours must be complete 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. In accordance with the admissions dates/deadlines provided online at www.alasu.edu in the “Occupational Therapy Application Instructions” section.

The Alabama State University Department of Occupational Therapy subscribes to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). To get started, visit the OTCAS portal at https://portal.otcas.org/. Directions for document submission appear on the OTCAS website. The required application materials are available on the ASU OT homepage.