How to Apply

1.Each applicant is required to fill the Essential Functions Online Form prior to matriculation to ensure they are familiar with the essential functions of an occupational therapist and the process to seek reasonable accommodations. Any questions regarding the Essential Functions of an Occupational Therapist or accommodations should be directed to the Director for the Center of Disability Services.

2. Please submit the Faulkner Graduate Application in addition to your OTCAS application.

3. Please submit a Letter of Introduction. This needs to be completed though OTCAS using the “Program materials” tab and then click on “Faulkner University” then on the document tab. This is NOT the same as your personal statement.

Criteria for Letter:

- - Construct a well-developed essay of 300-500 words
  - Demonstrate grammatical proficiency with no grammatical errors in the essay
  - Defend the choice to become an OT through the application of personal experiences, observation of OTs, and/or understanding of the OT profession

4. Please submit Verified OT Observation Hours showing evidence of a minimum of 40 clinical observation hours.

- - The observation hours must occur in a minimum of two (2) different settings (e.g. Pediatrics, Mental Health, Home Health, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Clinic, etc.)
  - Print out and use the OT Observation Hours form if a form is not already available through your observation sites.

5. Please submit three Letters of Recommendation (see requirement below) to OTCAS using the Evaluations tab under supporting Information. Take care to specifically ask them to write and submit a letter of recommendation in addition to the evaluation.

- - Professor– someone who can vouch for your academic ability to matriculate successfully through a graduate professional program.
  - Licensed Occupational Therapist– someone who can provide information about your professional demeanor, communication skills, and understanding of occupational therapy.
  - Clergy member, church leader, coach, former employer, etc.– someone who can speak to your character, sincerity, and commitment to complete a graduate professional program.

Your Applications will be considered once everything is submitted and verified. If you are selected, an acceptance letter into the program will then be sent to you. This usually occurs within 30 days of completion and verification of the application.

Contact graduate enrollment CHSAdmissions@faulkner.edu or call 334-386-7284 for more information.

Prerequisite Requirements

Degree Requirements

Applicants must complete a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to starting the OTD program.

Prerequisite Courses

All applicants must complete each of the following prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better. Applicants may choose to repeat a course, however, the grades will be averaged and only the first retake will be used.

Course	Lab Requirement	Credit hours
Biological or Physical Science	NO	3
Anatomy and Physiology I & II	YES	8
Psychology	NO	6
Statistics	NO	3

GPA requirements

Applicants must have a minimum prerequisite course grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
As well as an overall undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

Additional Requirements

Community service activities and leadership activities will be considered along with other factors as part of a holistic admission process.

Sending Transcripts

Official Transcripts

The Faulkner University Registrar’s Office requires official transcripts from all schools previously attended. For a transcript to be considered “Official”, it must be issued directly to Faulkner University. Transcripts can be sent to Faulkner University electronically or by mail to the following address:

Faulkner University (ATTN Graduate Enrollment)

5345 Atlanta Highway

Montgomery, AL 36109

Electronic Transcripts should be sent to one of the following:

registrar@faulkner.edu
Some transcript ordering drop-down menus may contain one of these instead
- nbryson@faulkner.edu
- Faulkner University Registrar’s Office
- Adult Enrollment
- Graduate Enrollment

Any of these is fine, but please do not select anything that says Huntsville, Birmingham, or Mobile.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is $750 per semester credit hour.

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Credit Hours	48	39	23
Est. Tuition	$36,000	$29,250	$17,250
Campus Fees*	$1,050	$1,050	$750
Est. Tuition/Campus fees	$37,050	$30,300	$17,950

*subject to changed based on University set fee amount.

Books, online subscriptions, scrubs and memberships like AOTA will cost between $600-$1000 total per year. These items will be more expensive during the first year and less thereafter due to many books/items being used in multiple classes and only needing to be purchased once.

It is estimated that students should plan for at least $14,000 each year for living expenses and
transportation. This estimate would vary based on choice of accommodations, lifestyle, etc.