I. What types of OT degrees does Brenau offer?
• Brenau offers the following options for students to obtain a degree in Occupational Therapy:
• The BS/MS route is for students who do not have a previous Bachelor’s degree. This program takes three years to complete once the prerequisites have been met. Students will fill out a women’s college application.
• MSOT is a graduate program in the Women’s Day College. The Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy is an option for those who already have a previous Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Occupational Therapy. This program takes three years to complete once the prerequisites have been met. Students will fill out a women’s college application.
• There is also the post professional program, where the student already has a Bachelor’s degree as an Occupational Therapist but is now seeking a Master’s degree. Students will fill out the graduate application.
• Lastly, there is an advanced certificate for practicing professionals. Prospective students will fill out a graduate application.

II. What is the OT application process?
You can complete the application process by following these steps.
• Complete a general admissions application by clicking here.
• Submit your $35 application fee.
• Request official transcripts to be sent to Brenau University from all colleges or universities you have attended.
 We will need high school transcripts or GED scores as well if you have fewer than 30 semester hours of college credit.
• We will need SAT or ACT standardized test scores if you have earned fewer than 30 hours of college credit. If you graduated from high school more than seven years ago, we do not require recent test scores.
• If you have at least 30 hours of college credit, then you also need to submit the OT application by clicking here. Please print it out and mail or fax it to us. The application will require one letter of recommendation from a lincensed occupational therapist. Click here to print out the recommendation form.

III. When can I start the Occupational Therapy program?
Entry into the Occupational Therapy program is fall semester of each year. However, if you need to take Occupational Therapy prerequisites, these can be taken any semester that they are offered.

IV. Are there any application deadlines?
While there are no set application deadlines, I would strongly encourage applying as quickly as possible because review time for general admissions and Occupational Therapy admissions can take between four to five weeks.

V. What are the pre-requisites for the OT program?
For a complete listing of pre-requisites, please click here.

VI. How long will it take me to graduate?
It is basically a three year program once you have your prerequisites completed. It will take you approximately two years to complete your pre-requisites. For more detailed information on the program, please contact the Department of Occupational Therapy at 770-534-6139. Dr. Sara Brayman is the Departmental Chair of The Occupational Therapy Program and can be reached directly at sbrayman@brenau.edu or 770-538-4792.

VII. What is the minimum GPA for the OT program?
The minimum GPA for consideration into the OT program is a 3.0.

VIII. Do you all have any OT sessions, where I can learn more about the program?
We have information sessions which typically meet the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. To find a complete list of session dates, please click here.