Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Degree Options
Brenau University offers the Master of Science Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree program for entry level professional
preparation for occupational therapists. Students already possessing a bachelor’s degree may pursue the MSOT. Additionally it
may be possible for highly qualified applicants without a bachelor’s degree who have at least 90 college credit hours plus all
completed prerequisite coursework to apply directly to the MSOT program. Factors that would be considered for such students
would include GPA, a prior OTA degree, or other relevant work experience.
Programs
The MSOT requires 94 credit hours of coursework. Students may choose to apply to the Day program in Gainesville or the
Weekend program in Norcross depending on their specific life situation or schedule..
Day Program: Our Day OT program begins once per year in the Fall semester and is located at our Gainesville, GA campus. This
program is completed in seven semesters. Classes are typically held on-ground 4-5 days a week between 8am and 6 pm.
Students take 16-18 hours per semester and participate in different types of fieldwork through the program.
Weekend Program: Our Weekend OT program begins once per year in the Spring semester. Located at our Norcross, GA
campus, this option is ideal for individuals who work or have commitments during the weekdays. This program schedule is
every other weekend on Friday evening and all day on Saturdays. Students will have a significant amount of online coursework
between class meeting times along with fieldwork obligations outside regular class hours.
Prerequisites
These courses must be completed before admission into the OT program:
PY 101 - General Psychology
PY 202 - Human Growth & Development
PY 301 - Research Methods
PY 309 - Abnormal Psychology
SY 101 or AY 101 – Intro to Sociology or Anthropology
MS 205 Intro to Statistics
HS 200 – Medical Terminology
BY 209 or BY 210- Anatomy & Physiology I or II
Additional 4 hour Lab Science course:
(choose CY 103-Chemistry, BY 105-Biology, PS 121Physics, or BY 206- Microbiology)
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD
20824-1220. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA.
Contact Information
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 770.718.5337 or
800.252‐5119 ext. 5337 or at graduateadmissions@brenau.edu You may also contact the School of Occupational Therapy at
678.707.5000.
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Occupational Therapy Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in Brenau University. To apply for admission, please complete the following steps:
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Complete the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System (OTCAS) application located on the OTCAS website:
www.otcas.org. Complete the OTCAS application in its entirety. For more information about OTCAS visit the AOTA
website: www.aota.org.
Brenau requires that applicants submit three professional references, one of which must be from a licensed
occupational therapist. References must be submitted to OTCAS using the OTCAS e-form or the OTCAS paper
reference form.
Brenau also asks that applicants complete shadowing/observation/volunteer hours in at least two different
Occupational Therapy settings (no minimum number of shadowing hours required).
Applicants should request two copies of their Official Transcripts from all previous institutions. Have one set of
transcripts sent to OTCAS at the address provided in the OTCAS application. Have the second set of transcripts sent
directly to the Brenau Office of Graduate Admissions.
The final application deadline for the weekday program is May 30th of each year. However, Brenau will begin
reviewing applications for the weekday program in January of each year. It is best to complete your weekday program
application before January.
The final application deadline for the weekend program is November 15th of each year. However, Brenau will begin
reviewing applications for the weekend program in June of each year. It is best to complete your weekend program
application before June.
If you have any questions about the OTCAS application process, please call 770.718.5337 or email us at
graduateadmissions@brenau.edu.
Brenau reviews the OTCAS application as soon as it receives the completed and verified application from OTCAS.
Interviews are scheduled as necessary.
Tuition (2011-2012 rates)
OT Students Weekday Program (commuting students)
Up to 12 hours...............$732 per credit hour
12 - 18 hours..................$10,978
Over 18 hours…………….$10,978+$732 per addl hr.
OT Students Weekend Program
Tuition (per credit hour)………………...................................$732
All Students
Technology Fee (per semester).......................................$130
Safety & Security Fee (per semester)................................$10
Additional program/lab fees & professional memberships typically total $100-$200 per semester (excludes textbooks)
Financial Aid Procedures
It is best to begin the financial aid process as soon as you apply for admission.
To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web at
www.fafsa.ed.gov and list Brenau University as a recipient (Brenau's federal school code # 001556). If you are
completing FAFSA on the web for the first time, we recommend that you (and a parent if you are a dependent student)
apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov prior to completing the FAFSA. With a PIN, you are able to electronically sign your
application, make corrections after submitting the application, review your processed application data, and add other
institutions to receive your application results. If you prefer to complete a paper FAFSA download one at
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov. Just click on FAFSA Filing Options.
After you are admitted, the financial aid office will review your FAFSA information and make a financial aid award. For
more information, please contact the Brenau Financial Aid Office at financialaid@brenau.edu.
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