The Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy (ASOT) will begin accepting MSOT program applications for the Spring (January) 2014 cohort on May 13, 2013 and the DEADLINE for applications is July 12, 2013 at 5:00PM.
Applications received before May 13, 2013 will not be considered. Ranking by GPA of all applications received during this admission cycle will occur. Applicants will learn of the next steps in the process no later July 26, 2013. All applications received after July 12, 2013 are considered late and excluded from consideration. All applications MUST be mailed to the following address to Arlisa Spaulding’s attention in order to be considered. ASOT is not responsible for documents lost in the mail and all submitted application materials become the property of ASOT.
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Attn: Arlisa Spaulding
845 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203
All applications must be complete at the time of submission with all required documents included. Applicants MUST submit the following in an envelope to Arlisa Spaulding’s attention at the address above:
*Completed Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy Application ASOT ApplicationForm
*$30 Application fee(made out to Spalding University)
*Unofficial copies of all college transcripts. (Also request that official transcripts be sent from all colleges attended to Spalding University Registrar.)
*Three recommendation forms (in sealed and signed envelopes from the recommender)
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy Recommendation Form
Individuals interested in the MSOT program, please refer to the admissions policy documents prior to applying.
Undergraduate admission requirements to enter the BS/MSOT program are:
- Admission to Spalding University- If you are an UNDERGRADUATE student, you must apply and be admitted into Spalding University FIRST before applying to ASOT, please complete the Spalding University online undergraduate application and once admitted, complete and submit the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy ASOT ApplicationForm to the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy.
- Completion of , including three recommendations using the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy Recommendation Form.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 9 prerequisite courses with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in required prerequisite courses. GRE is not required.
- Completion of 20 observation hours in a human services delivery setting
- Completion of ASOT interview
- A $30 application fee
- Include a completed copy of the applicant checklist with application.
Individuals who will NOT be considered for admission include:
- Any individual who has a cumulative GPA below 3.0 at time of application of the professional phase of the program will not be considered for admission
- Any individual who has been unsuccessful with a D in two attempts to complete a program prerequisite will not be considered for admission into the program
- Any applicant who has a felony conviction or record containing illegal, unethical, or incompetent behaviors may jeopardize their ability to obtain certification or licensure to practice occupational therapy.
Graduate admission requirements for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field to directly enter the MSOT program at the graduate level are:
- Admission to Spalding University Graduate School
- Successful completion of a minimum of 9 prerequisite courses with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in required prerequisite courses.
- Completion of ASOT ApplicationForm, including three recommendations using the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy Recommendation Form.
- Completion of 20 observation hours in a human services delivery setting
- Completion of ASOT interview
- A $30 application fee
- Include a completed copy of the applicant checklist with application.
Individuals who will NOT be considered for admission include:
- Any individual who has a cumulative GPA below 3.0 at time of application of the professional phase of the program will not be considered for admission
- Any individual who has been unsuccessful with a D in two attempts to complete a program prerequisite will not be considered for admission into the program
- Any applicant who has a felony conviction or record containing illegal, unethical, or incompetent behaviors may jeopardize their ability to obtain certification or licensure to practice occupational therapy.
NOTE: When applying to the OT program, you must complete the ASOT ApplicationForm, If you are an UNDERGRADUATE student that does not have a bachelor’s degree, you must apply and be admitted into Spalding University FIRST before applying to ASOT. If you are a GRADUATE student, you need to complete the ASOT ApplicationForm, Graduate student applications will be sent to the graduate committee of the university after completing the complete ASOT application process.
Prospective students who have demonstrated illegal (felony conviction), unethical, or incompetent behaviors verified by background checks may jeopardize their ability to be certified or licensed to practice occupational therapy.
Admission to the University does not assure acceptance into ASOT. Based upon the student’s completion of the admission requirements, the applicant will be eligible for consideration for admission to the program. Admission to ASOT is awarded on spaces available basis. Spaces are assigned according to the current year Occupational Therapy Admission Policy. If admitted, students must submit a tuition deposit to reserve their position in the program prior to beginning the program.
Prerequisite Courses
The following courses (or equivalent) must be completed prior to officially entering the professional MSOT Program:
BIO 261 Human Anatomy
BIO 262 Human Anatomy Lab
BIO 263 Human Physiology
BIO 264 Human Physiology Lab
CHEM 106 Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences
MATH 113 College Algebra or higher
MATH 231 Statistical Techniques
ANTH 211 Cultural Anthropology OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
PSY 103 Psychological Systems
PSY 202 Life Span Development
PSY 458 Abnormal Psychology
PHIL 154 Ethics
ENG 109 Intro. To College Writing
COM 201 Effective Speaking
PHY 204 Physics for Rehab Sciences
Any course substitutions are at the discretion of the School and MSOT Program Director.
If accepted into the ASOT program and you have not completed a college level medical terminology course, then you will be required to complete an online medical terminology competency assessment prior to starting the ASOT program.
Information sessions with occupational therapy faculty and additional information about the occupational therapy program and the profession may be obtained here by contacting:
Cindee Quake-Rapp, Ph.D., OTR/L
MSOT Program Director
Spalding University
901 S. Third Street, Room 131
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 873-4217
(502) 585-7149(fax)
cquakerapp@spalding.edu
The Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy (ASOT) offers two entry-level degree options for individuals seeking a career in occupational therapy. The entry-level degree required for occupational therapy practice is the master’s level.
A combined BSHS/MSOT degree can be earned by individuals who have not completed an undergraduate degree in any area of study. Upon completion of ASOT prerequisites and University Studies requirements, the student can complete the professional phase of the program on a full time basis in 30 months. Upon successful completion of the BSHS portion of the program (120 semester hours), the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. After successful completion of the remaining courses (36 semester hours), the student will earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree (total of 156 semester hours).
Students with a completed bachelor’s degree in a field of study other than occupational therapy may directly enter the 30-month program (90 semester hours) at the graduate level and earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
ASOT prepares students to become outstanding occupational therapy practitioners in varied health, educational, and community settings. The academic curriculum includes a significant focus on practice and emphasizes reflective learning by actively doing. The faculty works collaboratively with each student to develop strategies which enhance the student’s learning and success in the profession. The MSOT program provides the practitioner with the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for practice, supervision, research, and/or teaching.
Learning By Doing
Core curriculum threads:
- Occupational Needs of Society
- Leadership in Practice & Advocacy
- Critical Thinking/Occupation Based Reasoning
- Compassionate Client-Centered Care
The faculty in the occupational therapy program at Spalding University are dedicated to providing a high quality educational experience that will lead to each student’s success as an occupational therapy practitioner and community citizen. The philosophy of occupational therapy is that we can create healing by doing. The educational philosophy for the curriculum in the occupational therapy program is based around the ideas of learning by doing.
Learning by doing is embodied in all of the educational experiences that the occupational therapy student participates in during his or her professional education. Examples of this type of learning include:
- Community educational programs
- Fieldwork experiences
- Lab experiences in the community
- Program development in community sites
- Use of multi-media technology to enhance instruction
- Service learning opportunities
- Study abroad programs