• All OT undergraduate major courses must be completed with a C or better.
• All graduate courses must be completed with a B- or better
• Students must maintain a graduate GPA of 3.0.
• Courses must be taken in prescribed sequence or with the department chair’s approval.
• All coursework must be completed prior to beginning Level II Fieldwork.
• The second Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 12 months of the academic preparation.

• If you are applying for post-baccalaureate admission, your completed application is due by March 1.
• If you are a current WSU occupational studies major and applying for conditional entry to the MOT program the summer before your senior year, your completed application is due by July 1.

Preference is given to completed applications (i.e. all prerequisites have been completed). Applicants currently enrolled in prerequisites during the spring may be granted conditional status.

In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must have:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in a related field with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2
• Grades of B- or better taken in courses taken within 6 years of application in the following courses: (Please note: prerequisite course syllabi may be requested for review by the program coordinator)
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, with labs (8 credits)
  • Statistics
  • Neuroscience with lab (4 credits) - biology-based course, not psychology-based

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2023

By July 1, 2022, after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. an application form (obtained online),
2. two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department), and
3. the scores submitted from all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the 50th percentile for each of the three sections.

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2024

By July 1, 2023, after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students can apply through one of the following options:

• Option #1 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:
  1. an application form (obtained online),
  2. two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department), and
  3. the scores submitted from all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the 50th percentile for each of the three sections.
  Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.
• Option #2 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:
  1. an application form (obtained online), and
  2. two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department).
  Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2025

By July 1, 2024, after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students can apply through one of the following options:

• Option #1 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:
  1. an application form (obtained online),
  2. two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department), and
  3. the scores submitted from all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the 50th percentile for each of the three sections.
  Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.
• Option #2 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:
  1. an application form (obtained online), and
  2. two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department).
  Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2026 and Beyond

By July 1, 2025 (or beyond), after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. an application form (obtained online), and
2. two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department).

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

 Estimated Cost of Attendance - Post-Baccalaureate

1st Year Summer I

• OT 101 Intro to Occupational Studies of Wellness/Disability (3 credits)
• BI 271 Kinesiology (3 credits)
• OT 211 Kinesiology Lab (1 credit)

1st Year Summer II

• OT 102 Occupational Studies of Wellness/Disability Groups (3 credits)
• OT 203 Occupational Therapy Theories (3 credits)

1st Year Fall Semester

• OT 301 Psychosocial Wellness/Disability (2 credits)
• OT 302 Psychosocial Therapeutic Approaches (3 credits)
• OT 304 Psychosocial Therapeutic Approaches Lab (2 credits)
• PS 322 Psychology of Aging (3 credits)
• OT 317 Research I (3 credits)

1st Year Spring Semester

• OT 312 Physiological Wellness/Disability (2 credits)
• OT 313 Physiological Therapeutic Approaches (3 credits)
• OT 318 Physiological Therapeutic Approaches Lab (2 credits)

2nd Year Fall Semester

• OT 401 Occupational Performance & Context for Older Adults (2 credits)
• OT 402 Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults (3 credits)
• OT 403 Therapeutic Approaches Lab for Older Adults (2 credits)
• OT 404 Assistive Technology I (3 credits)
• OT 407 Research II (3 credits)

2nd Year Spring Semester

• OT 421 Occupational Performance & Context for Children/Adolescents (2 credits)
• OT 423 Therapeutic Approaches Lab for Children/Adolescents (2 credits)
• OT 424 Assistive Technology II (3 credits)
• OT 426 Organizational & Professional Issues (3 credits)
• OT 427 Therapeutic Approaches for Children/Adolescents (3 credits)
• OT 928 Thesis Seminar I (3 credits)

3rd Year Summer Semester

• OT 903 Clinical Reasoning I (3 credits)
• OT 908 Community Health (3 credits)
• OT 929 Thesis Seminar II (3 credits)
• OT 933 Assessment and Evaluation Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

3rd Year Fall Semester

• OT 905 Clinical Reasoning II (3 credits)
• OT 906 Global Health Issues (3 credits)
• OT 930 Thesis Seminar III (3 credits)
• OT 931 Organizational & Professional Issues II (3 credits)

3rd Year Spring Semester

• OT 920 Physical Disabilities Fieldwork II (3 credits)
• OT 921 Psychosocial Fieldwork II (3 credits)

Graduate Summer Semester

• OT 908 Community Health (3 credits)
• OT 928 Thesis Seminar I (3 credits)
• OT 933 Assessment and Evaluation across the Lifespan (3 credits)

Graduate Fall Semester

• OT 903 Clinical Reasoning I (3 credits)
• OT 929 Thesis Seminar II (3 credits)
• OT 931 Organizational & Professional Issues II (3 credits)

Graduate Spring Semester

• OT 905 Clinical Reasoning II (3 credits)
• OT 906 Global Health Issues (3 credits)
• OT 930 Thesis Seminar III (3 credits)

Graduate Summer/Fall Semester

• OT 920 Physical Disabilities Fieldwork (3 credits)
• OT 921 Psychosocial Fieldwork (3 credits)

Worcester State University’s Performance Data

This data is slightly different than the data is posted on NBCOT’s site. This chart represents the graduation rate and the number of first-time test takers who passed the certification exam. The information on NBCOT’s site shows the percentage of students who passed the certification exam within one year of graduation. As evidenced by NBCOT’s data, all graduates from Worcester State University are successful in passing the certification exam.

Outcomes for the OT Program:

This data is slightly different than the data posted on NBCOT’s site. This chart represents the graduation rate and the number of first-time test takers who passed the certification exam. The information on NBCOT’s site shows the percentage of students who passed the certification exam within one year of graduation. As evidenced by NBCOT’s data, all graduates from Worcester State University are successful in passing the certification exam.

* Denotes the number of students entering the 900-level courses (graduate courses)

** Two students in this cohort (Dec 2016) delayed graduation due to FW (one delayed, one completed an optional third FW) and one student was delayed in the academic portion. Two are accounted for in the May 2017 cohort and one student joined the May 2018 cohort.

***One student was delayed due to academic reasons in December 2017 and joined the May 2018 cohort.

****Due to COVVID-19, students delayed.

Performance data for all accredited OT programs on the NBCOT examination can be found on the NBCOT site.

The purpose of Level I Fieldwork is to provide the student with an opportunity to develop professional behaviors and basic understanding of a particular client population.

Fieldwork Education Resources

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The goal of Level II fieldwork is to offer an in-depth practical experience that will enable the student to become a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist. In addition to those experiences designed to complement specific program courses (Level I fieldwork), the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE, 2011) requires a minimum of 24 weeks' full-time Level II fieldwork.

WSU requires that students complete two, 12-week Level II fieldwork placements, one fieldwork in physical disability (OT 920) and one in psychosocial disability (OT 921). An optional third fieldwork experience (OT 932) can be arranged if a student wants further exposure to a specialty area.

All students must complete all required fieldwork within 12 months of completion of the academic program. In addition, students must complete all fieldwork requirements before they are eligible to sit for the national certification examination.

Level II Fieldwork Manual