Administrative Policies

To be eligible for admission to the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Central Arkansas a student must:

1. Submit an application to the Department of Occupational Therapy
2. Meet the following academic and other requirements prior to the beginning of enrollment in the professional curriculum courses:
1. 60 semester credit hours earned from a regionally accredited institution. No more than 2 physical education activity hours may be included in the 60 hours.
2. A minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
3. Complete a minimum of 20 hours volunteer or direct work experience in an occupational therapy clinical setting and submit a performance rating sheet from this experience. The form and specific instructions are available from the Department of Occupational Therapy.
4. Complete the following prerequisite course work with a minimum "C" grade. Students who have not completed all prerequisite courses will be considered for admission; however, substantive completion of prerequisites is expected, and will be viewed more favorably in the admissions process.
1. *8 semester hours of Biology, in addition to general biology course, and must include anatomy and physiology
2. *4 semester hours of Chemistry (1402 preferred)
3. *4 semester hours of Physics (2410 or 1410)
4. 12 semester hours of Psychology and Sociology, including Abnormal Psychology
   *These courses must be included in the 60 semester hours required for admission.

Entry into the Occupational Therapy Program is by application and competitive admission only. Applications are due in the program office by Fepuary 15 for consideration for entry in the following fall semester. All applications are reviewed by the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee. Admission criteria may include cumulative grade point average, volunteer/work experience reference, personal interview, Arkansas residency, and autobiographical or other written statement.

Comments and suggestions about Administrative Policies are appreciated.
Administrative Policy contents comments to: Susan Lilly, SusanL@uca.edu