OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM

Manhattan/Bay Shore Campus

TOURO COLLEGE

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THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

was established to embody the

universal aspect of Touro College’s mission of serving the general community

in keeping with the historic Judaic commitment to intellectual inquiry and social

justice. The School offers professional and graduate programs in the medical

and health sciences, emphasizing academic achievement in a supportive and

caring learning environment.

Through leadership in health programs, clinical education, and research and

scholarship by faculty and students, the School also endeavors to make significant

contributions both to the body of knowledge of the health professions and to

the well-being of the broader public.

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PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Touro’s School of Health Sciences offers programs registered with the New York State Education Department in the following professions:

• Nursing

• Occupational Therapy

• Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Physical Therapy

• Physician Assistant

• Speech-Language Pathology

The School of Health Sciences also has an Undergraduate Studies Department that offers Bachelor’s degree programs in Psychology, Biology and Health Sciences, as well as all prerequisite coursework for those interested in pursuing a degree at one of the School’s professional programs.

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Student-Centered • Small class size

• Dedicated faculty

• Mentoring relationships

• Supportive Student Services

• Accessible administration

• Opportunities for inter-professional

collaboration

Quality Roster of Clinical Affiliation Sites

• Diverse patient populations • Superior New York-area facilities • Closely supervised training

Choice of Location

• Many programs offered at multiple

campuses

• Close proximity to mass transit

Affordability

• Competitive tuition and fees • Value in health sciences education

Outstanding Faculty

• Educators who are practicing clinicians • Many are board-certified in their

fields of specialization

WHY STUDY AT TOURO’S

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM

BS HEALTH SCIENCES/ MS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Manhattan Location: 27 West 23rd St, New York, NY 10010 Bay Shore Location: 1700 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore, NY 11706

WHAT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST?

Occupational therapists use goal-specific, personally-meaningful activities to promote and restore physical and mental health of people of all ages. The word “occupation” refers to the daily activities that “occupy” an individual’s time, including self-care, work, and leisure. Occupational therapists provide their clients with creative and adaptive skills in order to facilitate life roles and adapt to environmental challenges with dignity. Occupational therapists are vital members of the health care team who collaborate with the client as well as a broad range of professionals, paraprofessionals, community resources, entities and client family members.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM

• Three-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

• Offered at both the Bay Shore, Long Island campus and Manhattan campus

• A new class of students is enrolled in the Bay Shore campus program each Fall semester; a new class is enrolled in the Manhattan campus program each Spring semester

• Full-time study is presented in six sequential academic semesters

• An extended study option is available on a limited basis for students unable to complete the program at the typical three-year pace; this should be explored during the admission process or with an OT advisor

• Fieldwork is incorporated by way of three strategically placed full-time clinical experiences • Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification examination and are also eligible to apply for licensure in all states where require

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE

For a complete list of requirements visit www.touro.edu/shs/ot

• Successful completion of 60 transferable credits of “C” or better in liberal arts and sciences is required – 36 credits in specific subject prerequisites listed below, plus 24 additional credits in liberal arts and sciences

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and minimum sciences GPA of 3.0 are required

• Documented completion of 40 hours of volunteer experience under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, completed within the last 3 years

• Standardized test scores - SAT, ACT, or GRE

Biology (Biology I & II, or Anatomy & Physiology I and II) with lab,

offered through a biology department and designed for science majors 8 credits Chemistry or Physics, with labs, designated for science majors 4 credits Psychology including: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology

and Growth and Development covering the lifespan 9 credits English Composition and/or English Literature 6 credits Mathematics (algebra level or above; pre-calculus recommended) 3 credits Statistics (excluding Business Statistics) 3 credits

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TO APPLY

Applicants apply online through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) by visiting _www.portal.

otcas.orgor apply online through

TouroApply.

FOR COMPREHENSIVE,

DETAILED INFORMATION

Visit www.touro.edu/shs/ot

Issued April 2015

Touro College is an equal opportunity institution. For Touro’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please visit www.touro.edu

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THE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL

OF HEALTH SCIENCES ARE ACCREDITED AS FOLLOWS:

• The Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on

Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA), 12000 Findley Road, Suite 150, Johns Creek, GA 30097, 770-476-1224, www.arc-pa.org

• The Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-706-3245, www.capteonline.org

• The Occupational Therapy Program and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program are accredited by ACOTE, c/o Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, 301-652-2682, www.acoteonline.org

• The Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-3289, 301-296-5700, www.asha.org

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TOURO COLLEGE School of Health Sciences Office of Admissions Phone: 866-TOURO4U Email: [email protected] www.touro.edu/shs/ot Manhattan: 27 W. 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 Bay Shore: 1700 Union Boulevard Bay Shore, NY 11706 facebook.com/WeAreTouro @WeAreTouro