the college's liberal arts tradition, prepares the students to collaborate inter-professionally within their workplaces and communities.
How it Works:
- The program takes 27 continuous months to complete, one of the shortest programs in the region
- Enrollment begins in the spring of each year and occupational therapy students complete the degree in May of the third year.
- Fieldwork placements in and around Naperville and Chicago are integrated with coursework, allowing you to apply course concepts to practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leaders and Theories in OT
- Documentation/Reimbursement/Appeals
- Assessment Theory
- Health, Wellness, Literacy in a Leadership Role
- Assessment Application
- Functional Anatomy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts showing an earned, four-year, bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation. Evidence of earning a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Three letters of reference:
- One letter from an occupational therapist
- Second letter from a professor who has taught the applicant or an academic advisor
- Third letter from either a supervisor or someone who can speak to the applicant's work ethic
- Personal statement as prompted in the OTCAS application.
- Supplemental essay that answers the following: What experiences have you pursued in order to prepare for providing culturally competent and equitable care for people experiencing health disparities because of minoritized identities, disabilities and/or class?
- Minimum 30 hours of documented observational/volunteer experience:
- Twenty (20) hours must be in an occupational therapy setting
- Ten (10) hours must be in a community service setting
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 21,127 AUD / year (≈ 15,045 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 21,127 AUD / year (≈ 15,045 USD / year)
Additional Details: Year 2 - $50,150 Year 3 - $47,141
Living costs
Naperville, United States: 1,573-2,640 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
