{"id":883,"date":"2023-03-28T15:07:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T15:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/?page_id=883"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:27:39","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"OTD Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 29%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>We are happy you are interested in joining the Tarleton State\u2019s OTD Program!&nbsp; As you plan ahead towards securing your application requirements, the information can serve as a guide in your personal goal setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group information is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>For questions about your <strong>OTCAS application<\/strong>, please contact OTCAS Customer Service at 617.612.2860 or <a href=\"mailto:otcasinfo@otcas.org\">otcasinfo@otcas.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about application preparation, prerequisites and undergraduate pathways at Tarleton to&nbsp;contact the Division of Health Sciences Academic Resource Hub 254-968-0796 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/chs-resource-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/chs-resource-hub\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student holding a Tarleton State University pennant.\" class=\"wp-image-940 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/otd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2023\/03\/ALT-PAGE-23-2-min-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-e82ab46c-61cb-4385-84d4-6719146dad60 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong><strong>Tarleton State OTD Program Admission Procedures<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an account and submit your application on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fotcas.liaisoncas.com%2Fapplicant-ux%2F%23%2Flogin&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwebmaster%40tarleton.edu%7C653c33c396124c80cba408dc9f59395a%7C2c5ee638a96349c0ac26828dd9b78d5e%7C0%7C0%7C638560452764678322%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QNZzL9nI9QLP%2FT1x9RBCrSXum%2F9%2FrYVksE%2F1a5SUKV4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">OTCAS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all required sections in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fotcas.liaisoncas.com%2Fapplicant-ux%2F%23%2Flogin&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwebmaster%40tarleton.edu%7C653c33c396124c80cba408dc9f59395a%7C2c5ee638a96349c0ac26828dd9b78d5e%7C0%7C0%7C638560452764692780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lw0%2FCx4pEgs3M1Yc3%2FkbNCfjBomv5QYrPXmwvbipM%2Bg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">OTCAS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will need a personal copy of transcripts to complete the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to OTCAS (in Colleges Attended section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all sections in the Program Materials area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SUBMIT your completed application to OTCAS designating Tarleton State University between mid-July to mid \u2013 October of each calendar year to be considered for summer entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are qualified, you will be invited for formal interviews that take place at Tarleton State University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait to hear from Tarleton State University OTD Program via email through OTCAS regarding the status of your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are invited to complete an interview, you will be requested to apply for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/\">College of Graduate Studies at Tarleton State<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES UNTIL YOU ARE NOTIFIED TO DO SO BY THE OTD PORGRAM.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>Admission Criteria for Tarleton State\u2019s OTD Program: OTCAS Components<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitted official transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPA: 3.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No GRE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of the following pre-requisites with B or higher:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 0.875rem;\">Statistics<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 0.875rem;\">Anatomy &amp; Physiology with Lab I &amp; II<\/span> (in-person required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification and\/or compliance with all required immunizations, background checks and drug screenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful faculty interview<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>Current Tarleton Student Pre-Requisite Courses<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 0.875rem;\">Statistics<\/span> &#8211; MATH 1342 <strong>or<\/strong> Principles of Bio-Statistics &#8211; Math 3450<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 0.875rem;\">Anatomy &amp; Physiology with Lab I &amp; II<\/span> &#8211; BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Introductory Sociology- SOCI 1301*<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>General Psychology &#8211; PSYC 2301*<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Note; The Pre-Requisites Introductory Sociology &#8211; SOCI 1301 and General Psychology &#8211; PSYC 2301 will be included beginning the <strong>July 2026 OTCAS application cycle.<\/strong> They are not required for the current <strong>2025 OTCAS application cycle.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>Tarleton State Graduate School Application<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Once requested by the OTD Program after OTCAS application review, the student will be invited to apply to Tarleton State&#8217;s Graduate Studies Program.&nbsp; Admissions will follow the institutional standards for Tarleton and the Texas A&amp;M University System. In accordance with this, the following requirements are established for admission to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarleton\u2019s Graduate Program<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should not apply to Graduate Studies prior to being requested to do so by the OTD Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>International Student Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process. Tarleton also accepts PTE, iTEP, and Duolingo English proficiency scores. Scores can be no more than two years old:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TOEFL: minimum score 80<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS: minimum score 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTE: minimum score 53<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TOEFL ITP Plus for China: minimum score 543<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iTEP: score between 3.5-3.9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TOEFL Essentials: minimum score 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duolingo: minimum score 105<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>No Transfer of Credit or Work Experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>The program will accept full-time students only.&nbsp; Students will not be able to transfer from other OTD programs due to the distinct nature of different OTD programs. All courses must be completed as offered and transfer credits are not accepted.&nbsp; The Tarleton State OTD Program does not accept work experience towards course credit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>Holistic Admission Process (AAMC, 2022)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>To encourage and facilitate student recruitment, acceptance and retention, the OTD program will implement holistic application strategies.&nbsp; This process takes into consideration the applicant\u2019s experiences, attributes and academic metrics as well as the value the applicant would contribute to the program and ultimately to the profession. The admission committee will consider the \u201cwhole\u201d applicant rather than focusing on just one factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holistic review will consider the principles of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/services\/member-capacity-building\/holistic-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of American Medical Colleges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>Estimated Required Technology for OTD Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-78b6a544-1cd4-4b12-99cc-1d85104362b4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>Tarleton State Minimum Technology Requirements <\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-Speed Internet Connection (e.g. DSL or Cable): All Tarleton online students are required to have a stable high-speed Internet connection. A wired Internet connection is recommended for online meetings, exams, and assignment submissions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office 365 (Tarleton login needed)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported Web Browser: Google Chrome\/Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor\u00ae&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microphone &amp; Webcam&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitoring\u00ae gives you the flexibility to take the exam any time during the exam window without the need to schedule the proctoring service ahead of time. To prepare for using Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitoring\u00ae, you need Chrome and need to meet the following technical requirements: (Required) System Requirements:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operating Systems:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows: 10 and 8. Details&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac: MacOS 10.12 or higher&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows: 75 MB permanent space on the hard drive&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac: 120 MB permanent space on the hard drive&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser Requirements<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Both the Windows edition and the Mac edition of the browser are based on Chromium, Google\u2019s open source framework. Students do NOT need Google\u2019s Chrome browser installed; nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that\u2019s already installed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Management Systems<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canvas&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>Tarleton State OTD Technology Requirements <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laptop Computer: Windows or Apple&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Device: Android or Apple&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If additional software or digital content is required for a course, it will be stated in the course syllabus to allow plenty of time to purchase it.&nbsp; A variety of mobile device applications are required for use throughout the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Progression, Retention, Graduation, Certification &amp; Credentialing Requirements<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Students must maintain satisfactory academic and professional performance to progress in the OTD program. Progression and retention policies include minimum GPA requirements, successful completion of all courses with a grade of B or higher, adherence to professional behavior expectations, completion of all compliance requirements (immunizations, background checks, drug screenings), and meeting timelines outlined in the OTD Student Handbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduation requires completion of 86 credit hours, all didactic coursework, Fieldwork Level II rotations, the doctoral capstone experience, and all program requirements as published in the OTD Student Handbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination to obtain initial licensure. NBCOT requires a character review process and background check. Applicants with prior legal or disciplinary events should consult NBCOT\u2019s Early Determination Review to assess potential impacts on exam eligibility. A felony conviction or unresolved disciplinary history may affect NBCOT exam eligibility and state licensure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Regarding a Felony Conviction<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>A felony conviction could affect eligibility to sit for the National Board for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)<\/a> examination and make an applicant ineligible for a license from the <a href=\"https:\/\/ptot.texas.gov\/occupationaltherapy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ptot.texas.gov\/occupationaltherapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Executive Council for Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPOTE)<\/a>. Please carefully review both entities requirements regarding felony convictions prior to application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NBCOT: When applying for application, one must complete an attestation towards Character Review in alignment with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/professional-conduct\/code-of-conduct\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/professional-conduct\/code-of-conduct\">NBCOT Code of Conduct<\/a>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/-\/media\/PDFs\/Cert_Exam_Handbook.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/-\/media\/PDFs\/Cert_Exam_Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NBCOT Handbook<\/a>, p.13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ECPOTE: Texas reserves the right to revoke, suspend or disqualify one&#8217;s OT License (<a href=\"https:\/\/texreg.sos.state.tx.us\/public\/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&amp;app=9&amp;p_dir=&amp;p_rloc=&amp;p_tloc=&amp;p_ploc=&amp;pg=1&amp;p_tac=&amp;ti=40&amp;pt=12&amp;ch=374&amp;rl=5\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texreg.sos.state.tx.us\/public\/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&amp;app=9&amp;p_dir=&amp;p_rloc=&amp;p_tloc=&amp;p_ploc=&amp;pg=1&amp;p_tac=&amp;ti=40&amp;pt=12&amp;ch=374&amp;rl=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Administrative Code \u00a7374.5<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to NBCOT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the application process, students complete a background check prior to the first day of class, and items of concern will be referred to the Director for student advisement and discussion to ensure transparent options for future practice, if relevant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7,11v2h10v-2H7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">OTCAS Applications Questions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>For questions about your <strong>OTCAS application<\/strong>, please contact OTCAS Customer Service at 617.612.2860 or <a href=\"mailto:otcasinfo@otcas.org\">otcasinfo@otcas.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about application preparation, prerequisites and undergraduate pathways at Tarleton to&nbsp;contact the Division of Health Sciences Academic Resource Hub 254-968-0796 <a 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