Typically, an occupational therapist earns a four-year undergraduate degree and then a two-year master's in occupational therapy before becoming licensed to practice.

But at Union, our unique bridge program allows students to earn an occupational therapy assistant associate degree in two years and then transitions directly into the Master of Occupational Therapy bridge program for another two years. That means graduating with a master's degree in a total of four years instead of six or more!

The Pre-Occupational Therapy program at Peru State College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the requirements of professional schools in occupational therapy. The program includes extensive coursework in natural sciences, English composition, psychology, statistics, and humanities. Students are encouraged to consult the catalog of the professional school they plan to attend, as requirements may vary.

The Pre-Physical Therapy program at Peru State College equips students with the necessary coursework for admission into physical therapy schools. This 49-credit hour program includes foundational courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. Students take courses such as Introductory Zoology, Human Anatomy, and Physiology in biology, General Chemistry I and II, General Physics I and II, and Introduction to Psychology. Additional coursework in mathematics and sociology rounds out the curriculum, ensuring students meet the prerequisites for their chosen physical therapy school.

Admission to a doctor of physical therapy school (3-year program) requires pre-requisites including: one year each of anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics. Additionally, coursework in psychology, English, and statistics is often required.

Most schools require a minimum GPA of 3.0, however, their accepted GPA is often closer to 3.5. Students typically take the GRE during the summer between their junior and senior year at NWU.

Our graduates have a 90 percent acceptance rate (5-year average) into PT programs nationwide.

Admission to a master’s or doctor of occupational therapy school (2- or 3-year program) requires pre-requisites including: one year of anatomy and physiology as well as coursework in psychology, ethics, medical terminology and statistics. Students typically take the GRE during the summer between their junior and senior year at NWU. Our graduates have a 95 percent acceptance rate (5-year average) into OT programs nationwide.

Hastings College is the best place for you to get started in a health professions career — whether you’re interested in becoming a medical doctor, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, nurse, physical therapist or any number of health-related professions.

Hastings College is the best place for you to get started in a health professions career — whether you’re interested in becoming a medical doctor, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, nurse, physical therapist or any number of health-related professions.

Hastings College is the best place for you to get started in a health professions career — whether you’re interested in becoming a medical doctor, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, nurse, physical therapist or any number of health-related professions.

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in Omaha and Phoenix offer an integrated curriculum to help students develop professional and clinical skills, as well as opportunities to support patients in underserved populations. We established the United States’ first entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at our Omaha campus in 1992. Today, you’ll find two unique physical therapy programs—in Omaha and Phoenix—that offer an integrated curriculum and technologically advanced lab and classroom spaces.

Occupational therapy (OT) isn’t just a profession; it’s a lifeline for those facing physical, emotional or developmental challenges. At Creighton, we’re dedicated to advancing the field and equipping our students with the knowledge, skills and compassion needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Through innovative education offered in Omaha, Phoenix, Denver and Anchorage, we prepare students to be empathetic and effective OT practitioners who make a difference.