Before Applying:
The IUSB Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has a competitive admissions process, and while meeting all requirements is important, it does not ensure acceptance. Applicants must create an account in the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application System (OTCAS) to submit their application (not by email). They need to be fully verified by the deadline. The application cycle usually runs from mid-July to the end of September for enrollment for the next Fall.
Application Timeline:
- Application Available: Mid-July
- Application Ends: End of September
GPA Requirements:
Minimum Application GPA: 3.0
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Program Prerequisites:
Applicants may have no more than two (2) prerequisite courses outstanding. The outstanding prerequisite course(s) must be completed by the August start date of the program with a grade of ‘C’ or higher while maintaining at least the required 3.0 admissions cumulative GPA. Applicants must have a completed* bachelor degree in any major from a regionally accredited college/university. Or will have the completed degree prior to matriculation into the MSOT program. For applicants without the degree completion at the time of application, they must submit to OTCAS this form (Declaration of Intent to Complete pdf). Final transcripts accounting for any outstanding prerequisite coursework must be received prior to matriculation into the program. Record all prerequisite coursework on the Prerequisite Course Completion Form (.pdf). To avoid losing progress, download this form and complete it in Acrobat Reader. Then upload the completed form to OTCAS in the documents section.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology | 3 |
| Life Span/Human Development Psychology course (may require more than 1 course) Must include study of birth to death | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology or Introductory Anthropology | 3 |
| Statistics: Must include a study of Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| Human Anatomy with Lab | 3 |
| Human Physiology with Lab | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | 1 |
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit/Dual Credit:
AP classes count if you score 3 or higher and they show up on your college transcript, but they won’t be included in the calculated GPA for required prerequisite classes. Dual credit classes also count, but they must be on your college transcript with a letter grade.
Credit Retakes and Prior OT Coursework/ Work Experience:
Retaking Credits: Students can retake up to 15 credit hours of prerequisite courses. Only the higher grade will count toward the prerequisite GPA, but each course can only be retaken twice. The overall GPA will still follow the repeat policy of the school where the course was taken.
OT Courses & Work Experience: Graduate OT courses from other programs and past OT job experience will not count toward this program.
Admission Interview:
Applicants who meet the academic requirements will be invited to an admissions interview. Applicants outside of Indiana, or those who cannot travel, will be offered the option to interview virtually.