Practitioners must complete supervised clinical internships in a variety of health care setting and pass a national examination. Most states also regulate occupational therapy practice. The first year summer semester courses are offered in Lubbock only. Applications are due in the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs by March 1 each year. All additional materials, including the most recent transcript and letters of reference are due by March 1.
Class size is limited and all admissions are competitive.
Courses in Allied Health Occupational Therapy. To be considered for admission, the applicant must have completed at least 90 semester hours of prerequisite courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Individuals already holding bachelor's and graduate degrees in other fields are eligible for admission. They must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 90 semester hours and meet the same requirements as all other applicants. See the physical therapy program for specific requirements.