Governors State University established the Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) in 1996 and has continued the long tradition of providing quality, reputable, and affordable educational opportunities to a diverse student body. We are proud of the long-standing history of producing knowledgeable, competent, and skilled occupational therapists to meet the healthcare needs of all clients.
Which department am I in?
College of Health and Human Services
Study options
Full Time
(27 Months)
Tuition fees
US$38,896.00
per year
Health and Wellness Fee - 10 per credit
Start date
May 2027
Venue
Governors State University - Main Campus
1 University Parkway,
University Park,
Illinois,
60484, Midwest, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
In addition to meeting university admission criteria, applicants must:Students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 excluding your freshman and sophomore year.A personal statement paper - no longer than 2 pages and should articulate why you are choosing occupational therapy as a career.completed prerequisite coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A grade of “C” or better is highly recommended in the following prerequisite coursework:Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with Lab (8 credit hours)Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credit hours) to include:Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)Developmental Psychology or other related lifespan course (3 credit hours)Other: General Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology course (3 credit hours)Orientation of Occupational Therapy (2 credit hours)Medical Terminology (1 credit hour)GRE Score of 300 (150 each for the verbal and quntitative sections); writing score of 3.5 or above preferred;Three letters of recommendation. One must be from a healthcare professional, one from an academic person, and one from a mentor, employer, advisor, or volunteer experience supervisor.Interview by invitation based on review of application.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.