Direct Entry Occupational Therapy

Why study Occupational Therapy at Le Moyne College?

A direct entry opportunity to Le Moyne’s Occupational Therapy master’s program is available to provide early acceptance to exceptional high school students wishing to become occupational therapists. Application for this direct entry pathway is made during the senior year of high school and is available only to entering first-year students. Accepted applicants complete a bachelor’s degree in either psychology or sociology and then directly enter the Master of Science program in occupational therapy at Le Moyne. Students accepted into the pathway will begin to participate in activities with current graduate OT students and OT program faculty during their undergraduate program.

The master's program provides the advanced level education that prepares students for joining a community of forward-thinking, reflective, compassionate, creative, and competent health care professionals with a commitment to lifelong learning. The program of study blends on-campus student life with off-campus program studies at the OT Department, located in downtown Syracuse, offering the city as a living laboratory where students can research and assess opportunities to aide those in need.

Program Highlights

Eligibility requirements for admission:

92 minimum GPA
10 hours of clinical observation or work experience under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant at the time of application
1100 minimum SAT (critical reading and math) or 21 minimum ACT
Required High School Courses - Applicants must graduate from an accredited high school and complete a minimum of 16 academic units in the following distribution: English (4), Foreign Language (3), Mathematics (3-4), Natural Science (3-4), Social Studies (3-4)
Recommendations: One recommendation from a guidance or college counselor or two recommendations from community members, i.e., clergy, coaches, etc., as well as one recommendation from a supervisor who can attest to your demonstrated commitment to the occupational therapy field
A completed application to Le Moyne College by January 15
An interview extended by invitation only by February 1

Occupational Therapy: Distinct Value

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps individuals, no matter their abilities, live life to the fullest. Occupational Therapists provide valuable solutions for a wide range of businesses, people, and environments.

Careers

The field of Occupational Therapy is projected to grow 27% between 2014 and 2024, with an annual salary of $81,910, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

OTs can be found working with:

Schools

Mental Health Services
Bullying Prevention
Classroom Design
Parent Education
Social Skills Training

Adolescents and Young Adults

Adaptive Sports
Transition Planning
Sexuality
Money Management
Life Skills Training

Workforce and Community Members

Stress Management
Chronic Disease Management
Health Risk Management
Return to Work Program
Ergonomic Assessment & Design

Baby Boomers

Driving and Community Mobility
Home Modifications
Caregiver Support
Adaptations for Visual Impairment
Fall Prevention

Degree Options

Direct Entry 4+2 Occupational Therapy Pathway

Students accepted into the Direct Entry Occupational Therapy Pathway choose Psychology or Sociology as their undergraduate major and complete the bachelor's degree requirements while completing the prerequisites for the master's program. Provided good academic and social standings are met, admission is guaranteed to Le Moyne’s master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy Studies.

Advising Path for B.S. PSY to M.S. OT

Learn more in the Le Moyne College Catalog

Contact Us

Office of Admission
(315) 445-4300
admission@lemoyne.edu
Occupational Therapy Department
(315) 445-5432
ot@lemoyne.edu

Psychology Department
(315) 445-4788
psychology@lemoyne.edu

Sociology Department
(315) 445-4486
sociology@lemoyne.edu