Admissions

The online Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) from Russell Sage College is designed to prepare you for your occupational therapy certification — so you can provide holistic, rehabilitative care to patients in your community.

Ready to start your Sage journey? See below for details about the application process and requirements, and request more information to start working with an admissions advisor.

Applications for the online MSOT program are reviewed on a rolling basis. Meaning, the sooner you apply, the sooner you can receive an admissions decision. Applicants who submit by early and priority deadlines receive an application fee waiver.

Russell Sage College seeks compassionate individuals who are excited about growing the field of occupational therapy and who want to give back to their community. 

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or be currently enrolled in a degree-bearing program) from an accredited college or university, with a recommended undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00. Applicants also should have completed the following courses:

Applicants need to complete all prerequisite courses noted above with a C or better prior to the start of their first term. Please note the GPA exception for anatomy and physiology I and II.

No GRE or GMAT scores are required to apply. However, you must submit the following materials to be considered for admission:

• Online application

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  Submit an online application. This is your opportunity to show the admissions team your background, experience, and motivations for pursuing a career as an occupational therapist.

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• Résumé

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  On your résumé or CV, clearly and briefly outline relevant employment you’ve held, including titles of jobs and start/end dates.

• Transcripts

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  Submit official transcripts from all the post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts can be submitted electronically to appsvcs@onlinehealth.sage.edu or sent by mail to:

  Russell Sage College
  Application Processing Services
  Russell Sage Health Sciences Online
  P.O. Box 30096 034-001
  College Station, TX 77842

  Alumni of Russell Sage College are not required to submit their Russell Sage transcripts. 

  Please note: To be considered an official transcript, the transcript must be sent directly from your institution(s) or through an electronic transcript vendor retained by that institution. Transcripts submitted by enrolled or prospective learners are considered unofficial documents, even if they are in a sealed envelope provided to you by the issuing university.

  *International transcripts are not required, although NACES and AICES evaluations of international post-secondary education are.

• Letters of recommendation

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  Submit two letters of recommendation from any academic or professional references. Choose recommenders who can explain how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for academic and professional success. You will submit contact information for your recommenders in the online application.

• Personal essay

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  Submit a 500–1,000-word essay describing how your personal strengths and experiences will contribute to your success in this program and to your success as an occupational therapist. Include any community service, leadership experience, educational experience, or health care experience.

• Clinical documentation

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  Submit documentation that proves you have completed 20 hours of clinical observation under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

• TOEFL/IELTS scores

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  International applicants must submit official TOEFL scores (reported directly from ETS.org) or IELTS scores (reported directly from IELTS.org). While self-reported scores are useful for informal evaluation, the official report of your scores must arrive before final application review. 

  This requirement is waived if your native language is English, or you received the equivalent of a four-year US undergraduate degree in which the main language of instruction was English. 

  The required minimum total score for each exam is:

  TOEFL scores (minimum): 85+

  IELTS scores (minimum): 6.5+

  Standardized test scores are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam. TOEFL or IELTS exam results more than two years old will not be considered.

• Application fee

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  You must pay a $30 fee to submit your application. If you submit your application by an early or a priority deadline, you will receive an application fee waiver.

• Interview Recording

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  Record a 5-6 minute video interview with your Admissions Counselor. During the recording, you will introduce yourself and demonstrate your comfort with being part of an online program. Further instructions will be provided after you submit your application. 

  Be sure to review the program’s mission statement beforehand. 

  Russell Sage College OT Master’s Program Mission

  The Russell Sage College Master’s in Occupational Therapy program fosters students to be self-directed, actively engaged, and lifelong learners. Opportunities are embedded in the curriculum for reflective practice, evidence-based inquiry, and critical problem solving. The program emphasizes experiential learning that builds occupation-based clinical reasoning practices, explicitly linking the person and occupation in a variety of environments. Graduates will serve in diverse professional roles and contribute to the health and well-being of self, persons, groups, and populations.