Prerequisite Courses

OTD Program Prerequisites 

Required prerequisite coursework for the occupational therapy doctorate program (must be completed with a grade of C or better) is as follows:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology (with or without lab): 2 courses 
• Social sciences (e.g., general psychology, developmental psychology, sociology, anthropology, abnormal psychology): 2 courses
• Statistics: 1 course
• Medical Terminology (may be taken after admission during first semester/online): 1 course

Observation hours are not required for admission into the program.

Courses must be completed by the spring term prior to starting the program in the fall.

International graduates can apply: All coursework taken from non-U.S. institutions (foreign countries, including Canada) must be submitted to World Education Services (N.Y.) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) for evaluation. WES evaluations can be submitted directly to OTCAS. 

It is recommended that your prerequisites be no more than seven years old, especially anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite substitutions can be considered with the approval of the program director.