HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University

Truman State University: Health and Exercise Sciences Department
Articulation Agreement

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
ADMISSION AND ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD) PROGRAM

 

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions agrees to give priority consideration for admission into each first year Occupational Therapy class, beginning with the year 2017 entering class, to those students from Truman State University who meet the following criteria:

  • Apply during the rolling admission period of July 1 to November 1.
  • Earn a baccalaureate degree at Truman by the end of the summer session prior to enrollment at Creighton SPAHP.
  • Maintain a 3.25 overall grade point average on all college coursework (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Satisfy all Creighton SPAHP admission requirements:
    • OTCAS application form (www.otcas.org)
    • Applicant Statement (OTCAS)
    • Creighton Supplemental Applicant Statement (OTCAS)
    • Resume (OTCAS)
    • Three letters of recommendation (OTCAS)
    • Actively working towards completion of all prerequisites listed below

Applicants wishing to apply for admission to the Creighton Occupational Therapy program through this articulation who are unable to meet the November 1 deadline due to extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Required Prerequisites

CoursesSemesterQuarter Hours
Theology, Philosophy and/or Ethics (also includes religion or logic)
Examples of courses accepted: PHRE XXX Courses meeting Philosophical/Religious Mode of Inquire or approved JINS XXX courses
34.5
Culture, Ideas and/or Civilizations (includes history, world religions, American studies, world literature, or women's studies)
Examples of courses accepted: Courses meeting Aesthetic/Literature or Historical Mode of Inquiry
34.5
Anatomy
BI0 365 or
BIOL 214/215 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (8 hours)
34.5

Psychology (General Psychology plus either Abnormal Psychology or Human Development)
PSY 166 is required, plus one of the following courses: PSY 332, 366, or 377
69
English Composition
ENG 190
34.5
Statistics or Research
STAT 190 or STAT 290
34.5
Medical Terminology11.5