Doctor of Occupational Therapy Freshman Direct Entry Admission
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¹ó°ù±ð²õ³ó³¾²¹²ÔÌýDirect AdmitÌýÌý
High school students can earn their seatÌýin 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program as a first-time college freshman.Ìý
TheÌýFreshman Direct AdmitÌýprovides a path toward earning both your bachelor’s undergraduate (UG) and OTD degrees. Eligible students will progress through their undergraduate degree while having a guaranteed spot in the OTD program.ÌýNo additional application needed!ÌýWhileÌýstudents can choose any undergraduate degree of study, there are direct curriculum pathways in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Psychology at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.ÌýStandard progression requirements apply.ÌýSee below for details.Ìý
Freshman Direct Admit studentsÌýcan choose one of the following tracks:Ìý
- Fast-track (3+) pathway: Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in 5.5 years.ÌýStudents enter the professional phase of the OTD during their senior year in college.Ìý
- Traditional (4+) pathway: UG degree + Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in 6.5 years.ÌýStudents enter the professional phase of the OTD after completing their Bachelor’s Degree.Ìý
Advantages ofÌý¹ó°ù±ð²õ³ó³¾²¹²ÔÌýDirect AdmitÌý
- AÌýgraduate-levelÌýseat in theÌýOTDÌýcohort is saved for you! (See maintenance criteria below)Ìý
- NoÌýadditionalÌýapplication to get into theÌýprofessional/graduate-levelÌýprogram.Ìý
- NoÌýadmissionÌýinterview is required.Ìý
Freshman Direct AdmitÌýAdmissionÌýRequirements:ÌýÌý
- Prerequisite coursework consists of college preparatory high school curriculum.ÌýÌý
- Admission consideration begins at a 3.2Ìýcumulative HS GPA (weighted or unweighted).ÌýOur most successful applicants have earned strong grades in math and science.Ìý
- Students may choose to submit a test score in the application process, butÌýscores are not required for freshman direct admit consideration. Please note that while standardized test scores are not required for admission, a standardized test is ultimately required through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) upon graduation.ÌýÌý
Students admitted (Freshman Direct Entry, Transfer, and current 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students) into the OTD Direct Admit program are expected to meet the following requirements to maintain their respective seats:ÌýÌý
- Maintain at least a 3.4Ìýcumulative GPA, 3.4 natural science GPA, and 3.4Ìýprerequisite GPA annually (on a 4.0 scale).ÌýÌý
- Provide the OT Department with a copy of their transcript following the completion of each spring semester for review.ÌýÌý
- Complete all RUOT prerequisite courses.ÌýÌý
- Engage in at least one OT activity per semester (e.g., attend PURPOSE pre-health student club) meeting, watch RUOT Capstone Presentations, observe an OT at a clinical site, participate in a service event with OT).ÌýÌý
- Meet every semester with a representative from the OT Program. Ìý
Traditional EntryÌýÌý
Students who have completed all prerequisite coursework and earned a bachelor's degree in any field of study by the end of the spring semester prior to beginning the OTD program start are encouraged to apply. This would apply to students graduating from another college or university, or 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students who may have experienced their calling to the OT field a little later in their pursuit ofÌýa bachelor’s degree.Ìý
Post-BaccalaureateÌýÌý
Students from accredited universities are welcome to apply to Rockhurst. Typically, students apply while in the last year of their undergraduate degree with a plan to enter the graduate program upon the degree's completion.ÌýÌý
OTD Application Process
Apply to the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø DoctorÌýof Occupational Therapy program.
Articulation AgreementsÌýÌýÌý
91³Ô¹ÏÍø partners with many regional institutions to offer seats in the Rockhurst Doctor of Occupational Therapy program to students with outstanding academic qualifications. Rockhurst saves seats in our OTD program for students who attend these partner universities.ÌýÌý
For specific criteria and information about the OT department's articulation agreements, please download and print the following materials:
- Avila University - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- Central Methodist University - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- Lindenwood University - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- McKendree University - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- Missouri Western State University - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- MidAmerica Nazarene University - Articulation and Admissions Criteria
- Truman State University - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) - Articulation Agreement and Admissions Criteria
- William Jewell College