Advance to your graduate degree with Shenandoah University’s Articulation Agreement Into Shenandoah University’s Occupational Therapy Program.
Shenandoah University Schools of Health Professions and Pharmacy have established articulation agreements with undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. These articulation agreements are designed to build strong partnerships between the SU College of Arts and Sciences and the graduate health professions programs. These agreements provide a pathway into the graduate admission process by reserving a set number of seats in their programs for students applying from within Shenandoah.
This articulation agreement is designed for applicants who have completed the prerequisites and will be obtaining a baccalaureate from Shenandoah University. This agreement is available to all students enrolled full-time at Shenandoah University for undergraduate study. Five students are accepted for each program (OTD, MSOT, and MSOT Weekend).
Admission Requirements
For admission and entry into the Master of Science or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Programs through this articulation agreement, candidates must complete the following for priority status eligibility:
- Submit a completed admission application available through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). The OTCAS admissions cycle begins in July and ends on or about June 1 of each academic year.
- Complete all prerequisites required for admission to the program.
- Submit all official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from current/recent academic and/or professional contacts are required. Recommenders will complete an evaluation form via OTCAS and upload a recommendation letter. No personal references will be accepted.
- Observation hours: In order to obtain an understanding of Occupational Therapy, we recommend shadowing a licensed OT, preferably in multiple settings. While this is not mandatory, it is highly recommended in order for applicants to demonstrate knowledge of the profession.
- A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with all prerequisites completed at Shenandoah University. A grade of “C” or lower in any required prerequisite course is not acceptable.
- A minimum grade-point average of 3.2 (in a 4.0 system) for all prerequisite courses.
- Successfully complete the interview process for the Division of Occupational Therapy.
The application deadline for the program is published on the program specific page in OTCAS.
Admissions Process
Up to a total of five students/graduates per year from Shenandoah University, who meet the criteria for admission through the Articulation Agreement will be granted priority status for admissions to the Division of Occupational Therapy at Shenandoah University.
As with all other applicants, priority applicants must have an on-site interview prior to admission and receive an interview score of acceptable or above. If more than five students meet the application deadline and qualify for priority status, Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy will rank-order all priority applicants based on consideration of the full set of application materials and the evaluations from the admissions interview. The additional students will enter our regular applicant pool.
All decisions for Admission into the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and the Master of Occupational Therapy programs are made by the Admissions Committee for the Division of Occupational Therapy. Final decisions for all applicants are based on consideration of the full set of application materials and the evaluations from the admissions interview. Applicants who have been interviewed will be notified in writing of the Admissions Committee decisions within 30 days of their visit.
Students can be given provisional acceptance indicating that some of the admissions requirements need to be completed prior to matriculation into the program. Provisional acceptances are generally offered to those students completing final prerequisite courses prior to the program entry. These students receive a letter from the Division as well as from the Admissions Office that describes/outlines which courses, materials, or other requirements (e.g. – desired level of competency for remaining prerequisites) that need to be completed.
Nothing in this agreement is intended to negate the usual process of student evaluation or supersede final decisions on admissions. After successful completion of the curriculum in the Division of Occupational Therapy, Shenandoah University awards a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD).
This agreement is intended to be a long-term arrangement. Each party may continue or discontinue this agreement on a yearly basis with notice. Shenandoah University requires two year notice for changes in prerequisites to provide adequate protection for students in pre-occupational therapy program.
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Contact Us About This Articulation Agreement
Additional questions about Shenandoah’s pre-health pathways, articulation agreements and advising may be directed to:
DIRECTOR OF PRE-HEALTH
Morgan Luck | mnowak2@su.edu