Occupational Therapy Admissions Policy
1. Educational Requirements:
- Associate's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution with certification as an occupational therapy assistant (COTA)
- GPA that reflects a high level of academic achievement
2. Work-Related Experience:
- One year of clinical experience prior to taking professional development courses is recommended
- Candidates must maintain certification and/or licensure while enrolled in the program, and must submit a copy of credentials to the Admissions Office
- One letter of recommendation from a current or past employer
3. Completion of Salem State College's general education, distribution, lecture, support courses, and any other competencies required for a bachelor of science degree prior to beginning the professional course work in the occupational therapy major
4. Meet all other Salem State College admission policies/requirements. For further information, visit the Admissions web site.