MS in Occupational Therapy

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is preferred​.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate coursework will be submitted directly to OTCAS.

Three (3) letters of recommendation (e.g. professor, supervisor, or employer), on professional letterhead (recommended), who can comment on the academic, clinical and professional experiences of the applicant should be submitted via OTCAS.

Please submit in ONE document the responses to the following personal statement prompts. Keep the response to each prompt around 2-pages double spaced. Please do not submit a document with more than 8-10 pages.​ What aspects of the DePaul Occupational Therapy program resonate with you and make it a good fit for you? (Please limit to approximately 500 -750 words). Describe your understanding of the occupational therapy profession and the steps you have taken to learn about OT. (Please limit to approximately 500 -750 words). ​ ​It is essential that occupational therapists are prepared to provide culturally sensitive and relevant care. Describe experiences you have had or pursued to learn about what diversity, equity, inclusion mean to you. How would your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion inform your work as an OT? (Please limit to approximately 500 -750 words). ​​ If your academic record does NOT accurately reflect your capabilities, please describe why it does not. Present any inform​ation that may assist the admissions committee in interpreting and evaluating your academic history or credentials.​

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