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Admissions

Students who hold Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least at 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may apply to the OTD program permitting the prerequisite courses are completed prior to beginning the graduate level coursework. Students will not be required to submit GRE scores for the upcoming 2024 term. GPAs will be calculated by OTCAS. All undergraduate and graduate coursework is included in cumulative grade point average calculations.

Completion of required prerequisites with a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. No more than two (2) prerequisites may remain outstanding by deadline of November 10, 2025, with verified enrollment in outstanding coursework. In addition, any outstanding prerequisite must be completed prior to matriculation into the program.

Prerequisite coursework requirements:

• Human Anatomy with lab required
• Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology
• Human Physiology (with lab preferred)
• Life Span/Human Growth and Development
• Statistics  (must include inferential)
• Introductory Psychology
• Introductory Sociology or Introductory Anthropology
• Medical Terminology
• Introductory Physics OR Physical Science/Biomechanics/Kinesiology

All prerequisite courses must be a minimum of 3 credit hours with the exception of Medical Terminology, which is a minimum 1 credit hour. Coursework must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. All science courses must be at a level for science majors and should include a lab. 

Retaking Prerequisite Courses: Students are approved to retake up to 15 credit hours of prerequisite courses. The higher letter grade will be used to calculate the prerequisite GPA. Cumulative GPA will include all prerequisite courses completed.

These courses are available at the undergraduate level at ÐÓ°É and are outlined in detail within the program flyer. 

Additional application requirements

In addition to the prerequisite coursework, applicants must also complete a minimum of 30 hours of observation with an occupational therapist. The 30 hour total must be completed in two (2) different settings (hospital, school system, home health, clinic, etc.). Use the JU OTD observation form to document your work. Students in the program must complete all Level II fieldwork and experiential requirements within 24 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. 

International Applicants must meet all ÐÓ°É International Student Admission Criteria as outlined in the JU Catalog, including English Proficiency including TOEFL (minimum score of 650 for paper, 280 for computer, and 114 if Internet based) or IELTS requirement of 8.0 if the applicant's primary language is not English.

The admissions process for the OTD program includes the use of a rubric. The rubric categories include a cumulative grade point average (CGPA), prerequisite coursework grade point average (GPA), and an in-person interview consisting of a faculty member and practitioner pair. The review committee consists of full-time OTD faculty members, all of whom are doctorally prepared with decades of experience within the occupational therapy field.

Title IX: ÐÓ°É does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has/have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Allana Forte, Director Human Resources    904-256-7025
Kristie S. Gover, Ed.D., Chief Student Affairs Officer/Title IX Coordinator   904-256-706