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Occupational Therapy

Employment

Program

Students complete all core curriculum, seminar (with exception of senior seminar) and general education requirements during their first three years at Dominican. During the third year, students apply to the Rush University occupational therapy program and, when accepted, begin graduate courses. These OT courses also satisfy the remainder of the undergraduate requirements at Dominican.

Admission Guidelines

  1. A major in psychology or sociology
  2. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  3. Completion of the following courses:
    • Biology 152 and Biology 252
    • Psychology 290 and 291 or Sociology 361 and 362
    • Sociology 110
    • Psychology 215 or Education 300
    • Psychology 220 and 225
    • Two psychology electives (courses other than the developmental sequence).
    • For non-psychology majors Psychology 101 or 102 and 214 are strongly recommended.
  5. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (taken within the past five years)
  6. Experience or familiarity with occupational therapy. This may include observation, volunteer work, clinical experience, fieldwork, internships or independent study
  7. If selected as a candidate, the prospective student will be invited for an on-site visit and interview with a member of the Rush University faculty. Additionally, a writing sample will be requested.

Employment


Learn to take an active role assisting people as they develop and improve the skills they need to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives following injury, illness or developmental or psychological impairment. Help people adapt to their work and home environments after injury, illness, and developmental or psychological impairment.

Occupational therapy is a joint program with Rush University. You’ll complete the first three years at Dominican then begin graduate courses at Rush.  When the fourth year is successfully completed you’ll be awarded a bachelor’s degree from Dominican. Then, after an additional five quarters at Rush, you’ll also receive a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy.

Employment:
  • Occupational therapist
Employers:
  • Hospital
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Nursing care facilities
  • Practitioner's office