- A completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of GPA of 3.0
- Completion of all prerequisite courses (see table below) with a grade of C or higher. All prerequisite coursework must be completed within 10 years of enrollment date and applicants may apply with no more than three “in-progress” prerequisite courses. Final transcripts for all in-progress prerequisites are required prior to starting the program.
- Two letters of recommendation, one from a healthcare practitioner if possible. Two additional letters of recommendation are required when applying for a Graduate Assistantship.
- Writing sample
- Interview
Admission Criteria
Required Prerequisite Coursework
All required prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Credits Grade Courses that Meet Requirement 3 credits C or higher A course related to humans and overview of human systems meets this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet Requirement 3 credits C or higher Any course with a sociology or anthropology designation meets this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet Requirement 3 credits C or higher A course that explores general concepts of psychology meets this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet Requirement 3 credits C or higher A course that addresses human development across the lifespan (from birth to death) meets this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet the Requirement 3 credits C or higher A course that addresses concepts related to psychological dysfunction meets this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet the Requirement 8 credits C or higher A combination of courses that provide a foundation to understanding human anatomy and systems meet this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet the Requirement 3 credits C or higher A course that provides a basic understanding of statistics related to examining data sets meets this requirement. -
Credits Grade Courses that Meet the Requirement 3 credits C or higher A course that includes conceptual foundations of research, basic research methodology, analysis, and interpretation of data, and using scholarly literature to write effective arguments meets this requirement. Ideally qualitative and quantitative research methods are explored
Application Process
Beginning with the 2022-23 application cycle, Ithaca College will be using OTCAS for applying to our program.
APPLY BY FEBRUARY 1, 2023!
Questions?
PEL Graduate Program: OT Office
321 Smiddy Hall
Ithaca College
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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