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Occupational Therapy at Tennessee State University!

Beginning for the 2024-2025 application cycle, the program will begin accepting applications from July 19th through September 30th annually.

THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION (ACOTE) OF THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (AOTA), LOCATED AT 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE, SUITE 510E BETHESDA, MD 20814-6116. ACOTE’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, C/O AOTA, IS (301) 652-AOTA(2682) ext. 2914, AND ITS WEB ADDRESS IS https://acoteonline.org/. Based on the on-site visit and ACOTE Board review, the Board voted to award full accreditation for 10 years. The next reaffirmation of accreditation on-site visit will be during the 2026/2027 academic year.

"Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist in education, and doctoral degrees. Tennessee State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org). "

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Link for resources specifically for African American applicants and students: Scholarships & Resources for African Americans

NOTE: Students can obtain their undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, here at TSU, and then enter the graduate program in Occupational Therapy. For students who received their undergraduate degree from another university, please click on "Admission Requirements". You can file your application while completing your last three of the nine prerequisite courses, however, these three courses must be completed by the beginning of the semester you enter the MOT program.

COVID-19 Vaccinations: A COVID-19 vaccination may be a requirement for training at some affiliated clinical sites. Some affiliated clinical sites will make religious or medical exemptions for the vaccine, however, some may not. Refusal of the vaccine could result in your inability to successfully complete the requirements of this program. Additionally, refusal of the vaccine may preclude employment.