Graduate Bulletin
Occupational Therapy, D.O.T.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Applications are processed as they are received throughout the year.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from evaluators, typically college/university faculty or an immediate work supervisor, who can provide insight into the applicant's abilities and talents, as well as comment on the applicant's aptitude for graduate study.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
Applicants must be certified as Occupational Therapists via the procedures specified by the NBCOT and have a master's degree in Occupational Therapy or another field. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in graduate work and/or a GRE score of 50% or higher. GRE scores are not required for the application process if you have successfully completed graduate work with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
TBA
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals:
A statement of professional plans and goals is required to be submitted on a separate but attached document.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE scores are required only if the cumulative GPA on the master's degree is below a 3.0. Scores of 500 each are preferred on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Additional Application Instructions:
For application instructions, visit:
www.temple.edu/chp/departments/ot/DOT_ApplicationInstructions.htm
Program Requirements
Number of Didactic Credits Required: 30
Required Courses:
Seven required courses
Three specialty elective clinical courses
It is recommended that students complete the program with a cohort, taking two courses per semester. In this format, students can complete the program over five semesters and within two years. Students develop a professional development plan at the beginning of the program to guide them through the curriculum and in the development of a professional portfolio based on their goals combined with expertise acquired throughout the program.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
Clinical Specialty Field Study:
Students are required to complete 160 hours or four weeks of a clinical specialty field study.
Capstone Project:
TBA
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/chp/departments/ot
Department Information:
Dept. of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Professions
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
otcahp@temple.edu
215-707-4813
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Wanda Nesmith
Graduate Secretary
wanda.nesmith@temple.edu
215-707-4813
Program Coordinator:
Elizabeth Pfeiffer, Ph.D., OTR\L
bpfeiffe@temple.edu
215-707-4504
Chairperson:
Moya Kinnealey, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
mkinneal@temple.edu
215-707-4813
About the Program
The program is offered in a flexible distance education format. Students can complete all of their coursework online and with 2-3 long weekend on-campus sessions per year. Students are required to attend the on-campus sessions to launch and wrap up the coursework. Orientation, advisement, and introductions to faculty are also provided during on-campus sessions.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location:
Center City
Information on housing arrangements, parking, and local events is provided by the department. The location is easy to access from the airport and public transportation. Discounted parking rates are available for those students who drive along with discounted hotel rates at local center city hotels.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
TBA
Department Information:
Dept. of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Professions
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
otcahp@temple.edu
215-707-4813
Interdisciplinary Study:
Not applicable.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Ranking:
TBA
Accreditation:
TBA
Areas of Specialization:
TBA
Job Placement:
TBA
Licensure:
TBA
Non-Degree Student Policy:
TBA
Financing Opportunities
Information on financial assistance is provided on page three of the application instructions.
Updated 5.4.08
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