Occupational Therapy Advantage - Wingate University

Occupational Therapy Advantage - Wingate University
Occupational Therapy Advantage
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What are the benefits?
Guaranteed interview with the Occupational Therapy program.
Preferential consideration to qualified applicants who earn their baccalaureate degree from Wingate
To qualify for the
Occupational Therapy Advantage Program
, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Complete a four-year baccalaureate degree at Wingate
At least a 3.0 overall Grade Point Average (GPA) in all coursework
At least a 3.0 GPA in all prerequisite coursework
A grade of C or better in all prerequisite coursework
Three letters of recommendation; at least one from an occupational therapist and one from a professor/advisor
Complete a minimum of 40 hours of clinical observation with an occupational therapist in at least two practice settings with different aged clients
Participation in the Pre-Occupational Therapy Professional Club is also strongly recommended as this allows undergraduate students to stay connected with the OTD program
A completed application submitted through OTCAS
To continue enrollment in the program and to be accepted to the professional phase of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, you must meet/maintain the following criteria:
Maintain a minimum prerequisite GPA of a 3.0 or higher.
Active involvement with the Pre-Occupational Therapy club.
Successful completion of an interview.
Complete a criminal background check.
Use the button below to apply to Wingate and indicate your interest in the Occupational Therapy Advantage Program by selecting "Pre-Occupational Therapy" as your intended course of study.
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Explore the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
"My experiences in Wingate's OTD program have given me the skills I need to be a confident entry-level occupational therapist. Throughout the program, I have learned a great deal about the value of reflection in developing clinical reasoning and leadership skills. As someone who values leadership, I found opportunities to be a leader among my peers and within our community here at Wingate throughout my time in the program. I have also had the opportunity to enhance my skills as a scholarly writer and evidence-based practitioner by conducting a research study. I was even able to submit a manuscript for publication with the help of our program director, Dr. Melissa Sweetman, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, CLA. I look forward to continuing my work at Wingate as I complete my doctoral capstone at the university."
ALLISON YARBOROUGH
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
CLASS OF 2023
Questions?
Natalie Clark
(704) 233-8674
otd@wingate.edu