Do the prerequisite courses have to be completed at East Carolina University?
These courses can be taken at any college or university; however it is the applicant’s responsibility to assure that the content is equivalent to the ECU courses. What if I think a course I have taken meets one of your prerequisites, but I am not sure? Always send a course description or syllabus for any course that is not taken at ECU. Contact the department of occupational therapy admissions coordinator for advice. Why do you only offer a master’s program and not a bachelor’s program as well? Occupational Therapy as a career is amidst some very exciting changes. New research, technological advancements, and the changes to the healthcare system have provided current occupational therapists with some new challenges. To address these issues, the accrediting body for occupational therapy has mandated that all programs be at a master’s degree by the year 2007. Entry-level occupational therapists will not only be prepared for clinical settings, they will also be able to consult, advocate,
