Occupational Therapy

Arkansas State University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is a competitive-admission program that accepts up to 30 students each August.  The professional program is considered a lock-step, full time program. The program begins in the fall semester annually and is completed in one academic year (3 semesters - Fall, Spring and Summer.)  

In addition to admission to Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, in order to be eligible for application to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, the following requirements must be met: 

• Be aware of the University General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science degree found in the A-State Undergraduate Bulletin
• Complete or be in the process of completing the 28 hours of prerequisites with a minimum grade of  “B” required in all courses.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale of all college work attempted
• English proficiency requirements, if foreign born (TOEFL score of 79 or higher)
• Possess the skills and abilities outlined in the Abilities and Skills of the OTA documented located in the application packet
• Complete the OTA application, following all detailed instructions in the application and including:
  • Two professional references on the application reference forms, letters in addition to the forms are optional.
  • 1-2 page letter of application
  • Resume with volunteer and leadership experiences identified
  • Official sealed transcripts 
  • English proficiency requirements, if foreign born
    
    

Applicants will complete all documents and submit them to the OTA Program Director for review by the Admissions Committee. Application and acceptance into Arkansas State University-Jonesboro does not guarantee admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. The OTA application process must be completed and acceptance granted for entrance into the program.

To be considered as an applicant, all applications must be completed and submitted by:  March 1 at 5:00pm

Students will be notified by letter of their status by May 1 at 5:00pm

Applicants not admitted during the current admission period are eligible to reapply in the next review period.

Applications may be hand delivered to the Occupational Therapy Department located in the Eugene Smith building, Suite 318. Applicants may also submit applications by mail. Using certified mail is highly recommended to ensure receipt of application. 

Mailed applications must be sent to: 

Arkansas State University
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Occupational Therapy Department
Attn: Andrea Brown, OTA Program Director
P.O. Box 910
State University, AR 72467

Students admitted to any CNHP program must pass a criminal background check prior to enrollment in the program, and meet professional course requirements stated in the ASU Undergraduate Bulletin.  Evidence of the following is required before the start of professional courses:

• CPR certification valid through the academic year
• TB skin tests valid through the academic year
• Evidence of Hepatitis B immunization or signed declination statement
• Copy of valid health insurance
• Copy of professional liability insurance

prerequisite courses

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