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Criteria and application process

MOT EAP: Junior Option criteria and application process

The MOT Early Assurance Program allows É«×ۺϾþà University junior pre-OT students or students of any major who fulfill the program’s admissions requirements to obtain an early acceptance regarding their admission into the MOT program.

É«×ۺϾþà University students must complete all application requirements (which can include the future course of study to fulfill prerequisites and their academic degree) with the application for early acceptance. The deadline for all application materials is December 15, 2024.

Students cannot be committed to multiple early acceptance programs with other institutions.

Requirements

  • É«×ۺϾþà University students must apply through the graduate application.ÌýThe deadline for all application materials is December 15Ìýof your junior year.ÌýOTCAS application is waived for students accepted to the EAP junior program.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 by junior year
    • If a student falls below the 3.3 GPA minimum before graduating, the MOT department will review the student’s academic transcript on a case-by-case basis. Students who anticipate their GPA may fall below 3.3Ìýshould proactively contact the Graduate Admissions Office (gradprograms@messiah.edu).
  • Earn a grade of C or better in allÌýprerequisite courses
  • Anticipated completion of a bachelor’s degree from É«×ۺϾþà University
  • 20 observation hours in two areas of occupational therapy practice are encouragedÌýbut are not an admissions requirementÌý
  • Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in the MOT Program Interviews

MOT prerequisite coursework

  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab – 3 or 4 credits
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab – 3 or 4 credits
  • Abnormal Psychology – 3 credits
  • Life Span DevelopmentÌý– 3 credits
  • Statistics (Mathematics, Sociology, or Psychology Department) – 3 credits
  • Medical Terminology – 1-3 credits