Occupational Therapy Post-Baccalaureate Program

A post-baccalaureate certificate provides an opportunity for students to complete required foundational courses and professional preparation necessary for entrance into an Occupational Therapy education program.

Occupational Therapy Program Application and Admission

Eligibility for Pre-Admission:

• Achieve and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative and science GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester throughout the Post-Baccalaureate Occupational Therapy (PostBacOT) program

Post Bacc Occupational Therapy Program Prerequisites

Eligibility for acceptance into the PostBacOT program at Rockhurst includes:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum of at least 3.0
• Strong interest in and motivation for pursuing a career in occupational therapy

Application Process:

• Applying to the Occupational Therapy program at Rockhurst is done through OTCAS – the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service
• Application requirements include:
  
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Observation hours – two different OT settings for a total of 16 hours
  • Three professional references/letters of recommendation
  • Personal essay
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended
• Minimum combined science prerequisite GPA of 3.5 or higher is recommended

**Requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the Office of Graduate Admission to inquire about changes before submitting an application.

Program cost: This program is charged the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate rate of $652 per credit hour. (2024-25)