Occupational Therapy Dual Admission
Bachelor's/Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy Dual Admission
The North Central College dual admission bachelor's/Master of Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Doctorate program is exactly what you need to get your career as an occupational therapist off to the right start. This innovative opportunity provides five outstanding students direct admission to the College's Master of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree programs as incoming first-years or transfers. With the security of dual admission, you will have a clear pathway to achieving your goals. You can focus on your undergraduate studies while connecting early with graduate faculty, advisors and students. Our experienced, talented faculty will help you every step of the way, including preparing you to get the proper certification to become an Occupational Therapist. If you are interested in our dual degree occupational therapy program, review our minimum GPA requirements, test scores, and other eligibility factors to see if you qualify. We can't wait to hear from you.
Dual Admission Benefits
Employment for occupational therapists is projected to grow 27 percent by 2024, much faster than the national average for all careers. Consequently, admission to the occupational therapy degree programs is becoming increasingly competitive with colleges offering a limited number of seats. The Dual Admit program gives you the opportunity to secure your seat, meet the requirements of the program, and know with confidence that a seat is waiting for you.
The North Central dual admission program also saves you the time, worry and expense of applying to graduate programs while still working toward your undergraduate degree.
At North Central, you will benefit from a strong liberal arts foundation that aligns with the mission of the occupational therapy program, featuring accomplished, highly regarded faculty, small class sizes allowing for extensive personal attention, numerous career development and extracurricular opportunities, and much more.
Occupational therapists work with people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, loss of limbs or other disabilities. The professional (entry-level) occupational therapy programs will provide you with a diverse curriculum along with professional experiences. You will develop the knowledge, leadership ability, and ethical behaviors necessary to become a purposeful and competent occupational therapist.
Additional benefits include:
- Streamlined application process
- A clear road map to completing your prerequisite coursework
- No requirement to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test
- Focused, personalized faculty mentoring with the occupational therapy program director every semester
Eligibility Requirements
Accepted North Central College first-year, transfer and current students are welcome to apply provided they meet the following requirements.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale
- Submit a personal statement describing why you are considering the profession of occupational therapy
- Submit the Dual Admission Application
North Central College is test optional. ACT or SAT scores are not required.
Dual Admission Conditions
Students must meet and maintain the following conditions to remain enrolled in the dual admission program:
- A grade of C or higher in all required prerequisite courses—
- Human Anatomy with a lab*
- Human Physiology with a lab*
- Sociology or Anthropology
- Developmental Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Statistics
- *or two combined courses in Anatomy and Physiology with labs
- 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA
- Observation experiences with an occupational therapist totaling at least 20 hours
- Community service experiences totaling at least 10 hours
- Participation in the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) organization
Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.
The Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a two year program including two summer terms. All courses in the program are required and sequential. The program requires completion of 82 credit hours through courses offered online, traditional and blended, as well as two 12-week Level II Fieldwork Experiences*.
*MOT students have three attempts to pass two Level II Fieldwork Experiences. If they are not successful after three attempts, they are permanently dismissed from the program.
The entry-level Occupational Therapy Master's degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
82 credit hours to include:
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MOCT 500 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
MOCT 500 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
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MOCT 501 - Theories in Occupational Therapy
MOCT 501 - Theories in Occupational Therapy
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MOCT 502 - Documentation, Reimbursement, Appeals
MOCT 502 - Documentation, Reimbursement, Appeals
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MOCT 503 - Health and Wellness Literacy
MOCT 503 - Health and Wellness Literacy
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MOCT 504 - Functional Anatomy
MOCT 504 - Functional Anatomy
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MOCT 520 - Assessment Theory
MOCT 520 - Assessment Theory
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MOCT 521 - Pediatric Theory
MOCT 521 - Pediatric Theory
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MOCT 522 - Mental Health Theory
MOCT 522 - Mental Health Theory
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MOCT 523 - Physical Dysfunction Theory
MOCT 523 - Physical Dysfunction Theory
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MOCT 524 - Neurological Dysfunction Theory
MOCT 524 - Neurological Dysfunction Theory
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MOCT 525 - Geriatric Theory
MOCT 525 - Geriatric Theory
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MOCT 530 - Assessment Application
MOCT 530 - Assessment Application
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MOCT 531 - Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
MOCT 531 - Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
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MOCT 532 - Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
MOCT 532 - Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
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MOCT 533 - Physical Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
MOCT 533 - Physical Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
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MOCT 534 - Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
MOCT 534 - Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
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MOCT 535 - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention
MOCT 535 - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention
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MOCT 600 - Evidence-Based Practice and Application
MOCT 600 - Evidence-Based Practice and Application
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MOCT 601 - Professional Advocacy, Ethics and Cultural Implications
MOCT 601 - Professional Advocacy, Ethics and Cultural Implications
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MOCT 602 - Management
MOCT 602 - Management
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MOCT 603 - Specialty Intervention
MOCT 603 - Specialty Intervention
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MOCT 604 - Preparation for Academic Work
MOCT 604 - Preparation for Academic Work
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MOCT 620 - Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics
MOCT 620 - Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics
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MOCT 621 - Level I Fieldwork: Adult
MOCT 621 - Level I Fieldwork: Adult
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MOCT 622 - Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health
MOCT 622 - Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health
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MOCT 630 - Level II Fieldwork A
MOCT 630 - Level II Fieldwork A
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MOCT 640 - Level II Fieldwork B
MOCT 640 - Level II Fieldwork B
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MOCT 695 - Capstone-Research and Grant Writing
MOCT 695 - Capstone-Research and Grant Writing
Occupational Therapy Doctorate, O.T.D.
This is an entry level clinical Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). Students who graduate with an OTD are able to sit for the boards and enter into practice settings, similar to the MOT program. However, the education at the doctoral level program is not only for competency in treatment, but also a greater emphasis on leadership skills and scholarly research in the field. This emphasis is seen in additional coursework in these areas and a significant research capstone requirement. Unlike the MOT and OTD program, the Post-Professional OTD does not lead to licensure and is intended to expand the knowledge and skills of an already-licensed OT. With these three programs, North Central will provide Occupational Therapy degree programs to meet a variety of student professional needs.
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork as well as an individual 14-week capstone experience within 30 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork as well as completion of preparatory activities defined in 2018 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3.
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at: www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
112 credit hours to include:
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DOTD 701 - Leaders and Theories in Occuptational Therapy
DOTD 701 - Leaders and Theories in Occuptational Therapy
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DOTD 702 - Documentation, Reimbursement, Appeals
DOTD 702 - Documentation, Reimbursement, Appeals
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DOTD 703 - Health Wellness, Literacy in a Leadership Role
DOTD 703 - Health Wellness, Literacy in a Leadership Role
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DOTD 704 - Functional Anatomy
DOTD 704 - Functional Anatomy
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DOTD 705 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
DOTD 705 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
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DOTD 719 - Assessment Theory
DOTD 719 - Assessment Theory
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DOTD 721 - Pediatric Theory
DOTD 721 - Pediatric Theory
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DOTD 722 - Mental Health Theory
DOTD 722 - Mental Health Theory
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DOTD 723 - Physical Dysfunction Theory
DOTD 723 - Physical Dysfunction Theory
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DOTD 724 - Neurological Dysfunction Theory
DOTD 724 - Neurological Dysfunction Theory
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DOTD 725 - Geriatric Theory
DOTD 725 - Geriatric Theory
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DOTD 729 - Assessment Application
DOTD 729 - Assessment Application
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DOTD 731 - Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
DOTD 731 - Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
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DOTD 732 - Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
DOTD 732 - Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
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DOTD 733 - Physical Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
DOTD 733 - Physical Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
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DOTD 734 - Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
DOTD 734 - Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
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DOTD 735 - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention
DOTD 735 - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention
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DOTD 800 - Evidence Based Practice I
DOTD 800 - Evidence Based Practice I
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DOTD 801 - Professional Advocacy and Leadership
DOTD 801 - Professional Advocacy and Leadership
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DOTD 803 - Specialty Interventions
DOTD 803 - Specialty Interventions
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DOTD 804 - Preparation for Academic Work
DOTD 804 - Preparation for Academic Work
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DOTD 810 - Evidence Based Practice II
DOTD 810 - Evidence Based Practice II
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DOTD 812 - Management and Leadership
DOTD 812 - Management and Leadership
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DOTD 820 - Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics
DOTD 820 - Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics
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DOTD 821 - Level I Fieldwork: Adult
DOTD 821 - Level I Fieldwork: Adult
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DOTD 822 - Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health
DOTD 822 - Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health
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DOTD 830 - Level II Fieldwork: A
DOTD 830 - Level II Fieldwork: A
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DOTD 840 - Level II Fieldwork: B
DOTD 840 - Level II Fieldwork: B
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DOTD 892 - Capstone Project I
DOTD 892 - Capstone Project I
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DOTD 893 - Capstone Project II
DOTD 893 - Capstone Project II
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DOTD 894 - Capstone Project III
DOTD 894 - Capstone Project III
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DOTD 896 - Capstone Experience
DOTD 896 - Capstone Experience
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DOTD 898 - Capston Post Presentation
DOTD 898 - Capston Post Presentation
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Steps to Apply
Step 1: Submit Your First-Year or Transfer Application
Step 2: Submit Your Free Direct Admit Application
Only admitted fall freshmen who meet the eligibility requirements move to the next step in the process. These forms must be submitted by July 15:
- Complete the Free Direct Admit Application
- Write a personal statement stating why you are interested in becoming an occupational therapist
- Submit application form and statement to Ashley Chubirka, Director of First Year Admission
Step 3: Application Review and Interview Process
- A select number of admitted North Central freshman students will be invited to participate in an on-campus interview day, which includes meeting occupational therapy faculty and students, a tour of campus, and a writing sample exercise.
- Applicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview.