Doctorate (O.T.D.) Occupational Therapy

Virginia Commonwealth University

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or universityA preferred minimum grade-point average in all college courses of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system)Preferred prerequisite minimum grade-point average is 3.25An Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service application including these items:A personal statement (prompted in OTCAS)A “value-added” essay (no more than 1,200 words) Documentation of observation hours in two different settings under the supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner (occupational therapy assistant or occupational therapist). Employment or an internship will count for hours at one settingThree letters of recommendation (One letter from an occupational therapist is preferred, but it is not essential.) 26 credits of prerequisite courses: See OTD prerequisites for specific coursesCourses on kinesiology and medical terminology — strongly recommended, but not required