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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) - Los Angeles

Receive a dynamic education including simulations, skills labs, and fieldwork experience through our Masters in Occupational Therapy program.

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MSOT Program Highlights

Our Masters in Occupational Therapy in California engages students in a lively environment that harnesses the full power of advanced technology. Every aspect of the Occupational Therapy graduate program occurs face to face—with no online component. 

<p>Earn your Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree in as few as 24 months</p>

Earn your Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree in as few as 24 months

<p>Master your skills in our dynamic learning environment and learn integrated care</p>

Master your skills in our dynamic learning environment and learn integrated care

<p>Practice in technologically advanced simulations and skill labs to help master techniques and build confidence</p>

Practice in technologically advanced simulations and skill labs to help master techniques and build confidence

<p>Study and gain fieldwork experience alongside students in other healthcare fields--practicing interprofessional collaboration</p>

Study and gain fieldwork experience alongside students in other healthcare fields--practicing interprofessional collaboration

<p>Get career support beyond graduation</p>

Get career support beyond graduation

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323-284-4376
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Student Life at WCU

Join a diverse community of passionate, dedicated individuals at WCU.  With a culture that feels like a family, you will have all the support you need to be the best you can be. Join a study group to learn from your classmates or get some guidance through peer tutoring sessions. WCU’s class sizes grant you the opportunity to get to know your professors and get insight into the healthcare industry. Find a community that helps you build on your strengths and reach your academic goals.

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Additional Information About our MSOT Degree

Welcome to West Coast University's Occupational Therapy Department. Our department has a tradition of excellence.

West Coast University prepares MSOT and OTD students to be successful professionals, by emphasizing holistic client-centered care, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking skills. A part of our mission at West Coast University is to embrace a student-centric learning partnership. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which our students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world.

Our facility is technologically advanced and provides students with an environment that promotes innovative learning methods designed to develop skilled, confident, competent therapists.  Our faculty members represent a wide array of expertise in the field of occupational therapy.

We are a family here at West Coast University. As you step through our doors you will feel a comfortable and supportive environment. We provide a quality education for our students. We are a tight knit group, and believe that it's ok to have fun while you learn.

Our legacy is our graduates. They make us proud daily, as they continue to propel the profession forward as leaders, advocates, and trailblazers, exhibiting industry-current solutions to promote quality of life.

Thank you for your interest in our MSOT program. I look forward to meeting you during our interview season.

Warmest regards,

Dr. Stacey Willis, OTR/L
Dean & Program Director

Advanced Technology. Collaborative Learning.

Our Masters in Occupational Therapy in California engages students in a lively environment that harnesses the full power of advanced technology. Every aspect of the Occupational Therapy program occurs face to face—with no online component.* The program also stresses interprofessional education, critical thinking skills, effective written and oral communication, computer proficiency, and program literacy. Graduates are prepared to have an understanding of the ethical standards and legal requirements expected of an occupational therapist. What's more, the full-time occupational therapist master's program has competitive tuition and fees.

Support Beyond Graduation

West Coast University supports its students beyond the last day of class. We are committed to helping our graduates throughout their careers.

Through our Career Services Department we provide ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our occupational therapy degree program students and graduates. We partner with industry professionals to enhance our students prospects for securing employment and obtaining professional success.

 

Our Mission

West Coast University’s Occupational Therapy Program is based on the belief that all humans are occupational beings in nature, and in the healing power of occupation whereby humans can influence their own health status. Occupational engagement and thus occupation-based interventions are therefore the central theme of the curriculum.

Our mission is to develop caring and competent entry-level generalists who are lifelong learners and who can develop into advocates and leaders for the Occupational Therapy profession in diverse local and global communities. Through a student-centric and interprofessional curriculum, the students will be prepared to be reflective practitioners by applying principles of evidence-based practice, research, and critical thinking to facilitate the well-being of consumers through engagement in valued occupations and as it relates to health promotion, prevention, and wellness.

*Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the University has moved some of the on-ground courses into a distance education modality. However, as soon as the COVID-19 circumstances change, students will be expected to return on campus to complete their program onsite in the regular learning modality.

Graduates from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Graduation and NBCOT Pass Rates are as follow:

NBCOT Certification Data

Year Number of Students Taking Exam Number of Students who Passed Exam Passage Rate
2013 Program commenced N/A N/A
2014 No graduates N/A N/A
2015 23 23 100%
2016 43 42 98%
2017 50 49 98%
2018 54 54 100%
2019 29 29 100%
2020 35 34 97%
2021 54
53
98%

NBCOT Certification Data

Year: 2013
Number of Students Taking Exam Program commenced
Number of Students who Passed Exam N/A
Passage Rate N/A
Year: 2014
Number of Students Taking Exam No graduates
Number of Students who Passed Exam N/A
Passage Rate N/A
Year: 2015
Number of Students Taking Exam 23
Number of Students who Passed Exam 23
Passage Rate 100%
Year: 2016
Number of Students Taking Exam 43
Number of Students who Passed Exam 42
Passage Rate 98%
Year: 2017
Number of Students Taking Exam 50
Number of Students who Passed Exam 49
Passage Rate 98%
Year: 2018
Number of Students Taking Exam 54
Number of Students who Passed Exam 54
Passage Rate 100%
Year: 2019
Number of Students Taking Exam 29
Number of Students who Passed Exam 29
Passage Rate 100%
Year: 2020
Number of Students Taking Exam 35
Number of Students who Passed Exam 34
Passage Rate 97%
Year: 2021
Number of Students Taking Exam 54
Number of Students who Passed Exam 53
Passage Rate 98%

Graduation Data

Year Students Entering/Graduating Graduation Rate
2013 Program commenced N/A
2014 No graduates N/A
2015 43/43 100%
2016 56/54 96%
2017 56/51 91%
2018 55/51 93%
2019 37/36 97%
2020 34/29 85% *
2021 68/63
93%
2022 68/64 94%

*Graduation delays in 2020 due to COVID-19 as of 8/20/2021 33/34 have graduated.

Graduation Data

Year: 2013
Students Entering/Graduating Program commenced
Graduation Rate N/A
Year: 2014
Students Entering/Graduating No graduates
Graduation Rate N/A
Year: 2015
Students Entering/Graduating 43/43
Graduation Rate 100%
Year: 2016
Students Entering/Graduating 56/54
Graduation Rate 96%
Year: 2017
Students Entering/Graduating 56/51
Graduation Rate 91%
Year: 2018
Students Entering/Graduating 55/51
Graduation Rate 93%
Year: 2019
Students Entering/Graduating 37/36
Graduation Rate 97%
Year: 2020
Students Entering/Graduating 34/29
Graduation Rate 85% *
Year: 2021
Students Entering/Graduating 68/63
Graduation Rate 93%
Year: 2022
Students Entering/Graduating 68/64
Graduation Rate 94%

*Graduation delays in 2020 due to COVID-19 as of 8/20/2021 33/34 have graduated.

A student applying for admission to a graduate program at West Coast University must:

  1. Submit a completed application for admission with all admissions requirements through the Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy system (OTCAS) and pay $75 application fee through WCU.
  2. Meet the program admissions requirements.
  3. Submit a copy of official transcripts through OTCAS
  4. Participate in a qualitative admissions interview arranged by the admissions department.
  5. Complete an enrollment agreement if accepted into the program.
  6. All requirements must be met by the application deadline in order to be considered.

Program specific application requirements and prerequisites:

    1. Have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Overall last 60 semester units must meet a 3.0 minimum GPA.
    2. Application can be submitted during enrollment in an undergraduate degree program or during completion of prerequisite course work. However, pending coursework/undergraduate degree along with and all other requirements must be completed, met, and verified through OTCAS by the deadline in order to qualify.
    3. Medical terminology course required.
    4. Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-English speaking country must have verification of the following scores within two years of intended enrollment:
    5. An Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90 with no less than 20 on each sub-score; or An IELTS of 6.5 with no less than 6 on each band score.
      1. An IELTS of 6.5 with no less than 6 on each band score.
      2. Students whose native language is English and/or students with a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university are exempted from this examination.
    6. Applicants must have obtained an overall 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) of program prerequisite courses (from accredited universities) within the last ten years and with a grade of a C or better.
      1. Required prerequisite courses:
        • Two (2) courses in the humanities or social sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Humanities, Anthropology; Philosophy; Religion; Ethics; Cultural studies; Group Dynamics - 3 semester units each).
        • One (1) Statistics course (3 semester units)
        • One (1) courses in Human Anatomy plus lab (3 semester units)
        • One (1) course in Physiology plus lab (3 semester units)
        • One (1) course in Human Development or Lifespan (Human Growth & Development, Developmental Psychology, Lifespan Psychology (3 semester units).
        • One (1) course in Abnormal or Behavioral Psychology (Abnormal Behavior, Abnormal Psychology, Psychopathology, Behavioral Disorders) (3 semester units).
        • One (1) course in Advanced Writing (3 semesters units)
      2. Student should have:
        • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
        • Three (3) references: (1-2) occupational therapists; 1 faculty member/advisor; 1 professional
        • A minimum of 40 volunteer or observation hours obtained from an occupational therapy setting of choice or multiple settings.
      3. Full-time devotion to this program is highly recommended; any employment can interfere with the successful completion of this program.
      4. In order to be considered, all program specific admissions requirements and prerequisites must be met by the deadline posted on OTCAS:
        • The University reserves the right to deny admission to applicants if the admissions requirements are not successfully met. The denial of admissions is final and may not be appealed.
        • Candidates - Once the applicant becomes an eligible candidate, a $500 deposit (Cashier’s Check or Money Order only) is required as part of the acceptance to the MSOT program offered at WCU. This requirement will also be mentioned in the acceptance letter from the Occupational Therapy Department.

          Health Insurance Requirement - Students enrolled in the MSOT program will be required to provide evidence of health insurance prior to participation in fieldwork. Participation in fieldwork is required to complete the program.

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program does not allow transfer credit.

Please refer to OTCAS (otcas.liaisoncas.com) for additional details about admissions requirements.

MSOT Candidate Deposit

Applicants that are conditionally accepted to the MSOT program will be required to submit a $500.00 good faith payment for a Seat Deposit. The Seat Deposit will be credited to your program costs. The University will retain a maximum of $175.00 of this deposit should you cancel your enrollment within seven calendar days (excluding holidays) of enrollment or by the seventh calendar day of the first term, whichever is later. The seat deposit is fully refundable if you are not admitted as a result of your background check. Deposits may be paid by money order or cashier's check made out to West Coast University.

For specific graduation requirements, please see the MSOT Graduation Requirements.

For questions about admissions, please contact:
Admissions Department
323-284-4376
Send an email

To view the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program curriculum, please Click Here!

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The student will have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors to:

  1. Develop and implement client centered care that is inclusive of cultural values, beliefs and needs.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication skills to function effectively as a member of an inter-professional health care team.
  3. Support all clinical decision making with evidence based knowledge.
  4. Design interventions with a central focus on occupation as the means and end of therapeutic processes, in line with the profession's philosophy.
  5. Integrate health promotion and wellness in interventions with individuals, communities and populations.
  6. Model leadership and advocacy for occupational therapy in the full range of service areas.

The student will have the opportunity to develop the following knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors:

  1. Develop and implement client centered care that is inclusive of cultural values, beliefs, and needs.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication skills, and function effectively as a member of an inter-professional health care team.
  3. Support clinical decision making with evidence-based knowledge.
  4. Design interventions with a central focus on occupation as the means and end of therapeutic processes, in line with the profession's philosophy.
  5. Integrate health promotion and wellness in interventions with individuals, communities, and populations.
  6. Model leadership & advocacy for occupational therapy in the full range of service areas.

To view the Certification Outcomes please click here.

NBCOT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification data for the program is available at the NBCOT website.

Graduates from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program are eligible to take the national certification examination for the occupational therapist. This examination is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), website. After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Most states require licensure to practice, and state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

Please note that in order to take the national certification examination the following questions will be asked:

  • Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a felony? (Note: Applicants must answer affirmatively if records, charges or convictions have been pardoned, expunged, released or sealed).
  • Have you ever had any professional license, registration or certification revoked or subject to probationary conditions by a registry authority or certification board?
  • Have you ever been found by any court, administrative or disciplinary proceedings to have committed negligence, malpractice, recklessness, or willful or intentional misconduct which resulted in harm to another?
  • Have you ever been suspended and/or expelled from a college or university?

West Coast University’s 2-year MSOT degree program offers you these clear advantages:

  • Dynamic learning environment – Our program includes a strong focus on sensory integration therapy, functional vision assessment and intervention, return-to-driving rehabilitation, and functional cognitive rehabilitation.
  • Concentrated program - A selective, full-time, two-year master’s program, with competitive tuition.
  • Interprofessional education - The program places occupational therapy students in direct contact with students from other healthcare fields. This helps expose students to different perspectives and prepares them to work in a cooperative interprofessional environment.
  • Integrated patient care - Energizing classroom lessons into everyday practice.
  • Fieldwork Experience - Begins in the first trimester and continues until graduation.

Institutional Accreditation

West Coast University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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Programmatic Accreditation

The entry-level MSOT Program at WCU received accreditation in December 11, 2014 from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is 301-652-2682, and their website is Acoteonline.org. Program graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure to practice; however, state licensure is usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

If you are considering getting your Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) – we invite you to attend an Information Session.

How Much Does The Los Angeles Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program Cost?

We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.

Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Los Angeles Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program costs in Los Angeles at West Coast University.

We offer several financial aid options – including scholarships, grants, and loan access – to help support you through your studies.

For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Tuition and Fees
Degree Type Master of Science (Enrolling prior to April 1, 2024)  Master of Science (Enrolling After April 1, 2024)
Total Program Credits 96 96
Program Length (Full-time) 6 trimesters 6 trimesters
Tuition Cost (per credit) $919 $919
Total Tuition Cost $88,224 $88,224 
Application Fee (non-refundable) $0 $0 
STRF Fee1 (non-refundable) $232.50 $0 
EstimatedTotal Book Costs3 $3,611 $3,612 
Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost2 $361 $361
Estimate for Uniforms Fees2 $75 $75 
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees2 $70 $70 
Technology Fee3($150 per trimester) $900 $900 
Estimated Total Program Costs $93,473.50 $93,242 

 

Indirect Costs

8 Month Academic Year4    
  Prior to Fall I 2024  Starting Fall I 2024 
with parents off campus with parents off campus
Federal Student Loan Fees $220 $220 $220  $220 
Course Materials (Personal Electronic Device-1st year only)
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000  $1,000 
Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential
$270 $270 $270  $270 
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) $3,552 $11,840 $3,728  $12,432 
Transportation $2,456 $2,456 $2,584 $2,584
Personal Expenses $8,048 $8,048 $8,448  $8,448 
Total $15,546 $23,834 $16,250 $24,954 

1 Effective April 1, 2024, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be zero dollars and zero cents ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.

The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

  1. The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
  2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120-day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120-day period before the program was discontinued.
  3. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
  4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
  5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
  6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
  7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

2 The Estimate for Book, Program Attire, and Supply fees reflect the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price totals compiled in January 2022 and are subject to change. Supplies become student purchases once issued to student. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all of the supplies, contact the Bursar Office.

Fees do not include indirect costs, which may include but are not limited to background checks, health screenings/requirements for clinical, out of state fieldwork placements, and/or transportation.

Refer to the Program Fee Schedule for a breakdown of expected indirect costs.

3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.

4 The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.

Note 1: Students who wish to take Challenge Exams will be subject to a fee of $100 for each Challenge exam. Please see the campus Bursar Office for a full price listing.

Note 2: Course Audits - If a course(s) is being audited. Credits for these courses will be included for the student's schedule status for courses taken by semester. Audit course fees will be incurred by program, based on these schedule statuses shown above.

Note 3: Applicants are conditionally accepted to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program until a non-refundable $250.00 good faith payment for a Seat Deposit has been submitted. The Seat Deposit is not a separate charge but will be credited to the program costs should the student not cancel their enrollment. The University will retain the full amount of this deposit should the student cancel their enrollment at any time, for any reason. Seat Deposits may be paid by credit card, debit card, money order, or cashier's check made payable to West Coast University. A Seat Deposit will be collected for each enrollment and cannot be applied to or carried over to enrollments for other programs or start terms. At their discretion, the Executive Director may refund the full Seat Deposit for unusual or unexpected circumstances that would warrant a full refund.

Downloads

To view the WCU OT Student Handbook, please click here.
To view the WCU OT Fieldwork Education Manual, please click here.

Core Faculty

Stacey Willis, OTD, BSOT, OTR/L

Dean & Program Director

Dean & Program Director

Dr. Stacey Willis obtained her Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2012, and her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2002. Dr. Willis is an expert in psychosocial occupational therapy treatment, and has been working in community-based mental health for the past 12 years. Dr. Willis has extensive experience in the areas of management, leadership, program development, community integration, fiscal operations, and contract administration.

Dr. Willis served as the Intensive Services Director at the Occupational Therapy Training Program, where she was responsible for overseeing all daily and administrative operations of the Intensive Services Department. This included the oversight of three intensive programs funded by the county of Los Angeles (Wraparound Program, Center for the Assessment of Prodromal States Pilot Program, and the Full Service Partnership Program).  Dr. Willis was able to identify, promote, and embed occupational therapy services into various community-based programs. As director Dr. Willis also provided ongoing management, training, and mentorship to an interdisciplinary mental health services team. Dr. Willis remains a consultant for the division.

Dr. Willis has spoken at numerous conferences, and community events emphasizing the importance and vital role that occupational therapy provides in the treatment of individuals living with mental illness.

Dr. Willis is an avid Lakers fan, self-proclaimed movie buff, and enjoys engaging in community outreach, in an effort to inspire youth to strive to reach their fullest potential. She and her husband’s favorite pastime is to cheer on their son and daughter at their numerous sporting events.

Diana Gantman Kraversky, OTD, MS, OTR/L, AP

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Dr. Gantman Kraversky began her pediatric therapy career as a speech therapist with a Masters of Science in Speech Pathology, Education and Child Development from Minsk State Pedagogical University in Belarus. Later, in the United States, she completed her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and a Post-Professional Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

Her extensive, over 15 years, experience of working with infants, children, adolescents, and young adults includes various practice settings, such as the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, the Glendale Adventist Medical Center, private practice, in-home early intervention settings, and school districts. Dr. Gantman Kraversky served as a consultant for the center-based summer intervention programs and therapeutic camps for children with special needs. She developed new occupational therapy programs and specific interventions within various practice settings, such as functional feeding groups, handwriting, and sensory-motor programs.

Dr. Gantman Kraversky worked in the capacity of an occupational therapy coordinator and supervised both administrative and therapeutic staff. She has experience in conducting clinical research and continuing education courses for the interdisciplinary rehabilitation and special education teams. Dr. Gantman Kraversky has presented in occupational therapy at the local level as well as in the state of Pennsylvania and lectured in various higher education programs. Her leisure pursuits include traveling, reading, cooking and hiking with her husband, daughter and a family dog.

Michael Ang, OTD, OTR/L, CNS, CSRS, CBIS, HTC, PAM, SWC, CKTP, CAPS

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Michael Ang created the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Program at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he specialized in treating neurological and upper extremity conditions. He was the first Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist in Southern California, and has advanced practice certification in hand therapy, physical agents, and swallowing interventions. He has clinical experience treating adults in acute care, intensive care, transitional care, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, and home health therapy. 

In 2018, Michael won a RAISE award (Raising Awareness in Stroke Excellence) with the National Stroke Association, and presents on a variety of neurological topics across the nation. He is the originator of the CNS (Certified Neuro Specialist) Method, and works closely with The Neuro Specialist Institute. Michael is a former professor at the University of Southern California, where he created a number of courses related to stroke and brain injury. At West Coast University, Michael teaches Occupations in Practice and Preparatory Methods I and II.

Bryan Kang, OTD, OTR/L, HTC, PAMS

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor

Bryan Kang, OTD, OTR/L, HTC, PAMS is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation across various medical institutions in Los Angeles. Dr. Kang knew he wanted to work with individuals experiencing upper extremity disorders from his own upper extremity rehabilitation journey. His work clinical currently seeks to expand psychosocial considerations for upper extremity rehabilitation.

Dr. Kang graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Arts in Occupational Science and Occupational therapy in 2018 and went on to complete a doctoral residency program at USC Keck Medical Center specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation. While studying at USC, Dr. Kang had the opportunity to become a regular contributor to the USC Chan Magazine as well as communication and marketing endeavors through the Student Ambassador program.

Upon graduation, Dr. Kang has gone on to present research on psychosocial considerations for upper extremity rehabilitation at regional and state conferences.

In his current role at West Coast University, Dr. Kang teaches courses focused on professionalism, cultural humility, therapeutic use of self, proper documentation, as well as traditional and nontraditional occupational therapy practice settings. Additionally, Dr. Kang works collaboratively with students and fieldwork settings to coordinate meaningful fieldwork experiences in preparation for graduation and entry-level clinical work.

Kathryn B. Duke, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Dr. Kathryn Duke is a licensed occupational therapist whose work has focused on better understanding the occupational needs of marginalized groups such as refugees with disabilities, people with limited English proficiency, and people with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2016 and Doctor of Occupational Therapy in 2017. Dr. Duke has presented at national conferences on topics related to mental health and diabetes self-management, interprofessional practice, occupational therapy student fieldwork evaluation, motivational interviewing, and income-generating occupations for refugees with disabilities. At the University of Illinois at Chicago, she was part of an OT research team tasked with validating the revised Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for Level II OT and OTA students; she was also part of an interdisciplinary team that developed the community-based Partners of Refugees in Illinois Disability Employment (PRIDE) program.

Prior to entering the field of occupational therapy, Dr. Duke taught English for international students and immigrants at universities and community-based organizations for 8 years. This experience sparked her passion for working with non-native English speakers from diverse backgrounds as an occupational therapy practitioner and instructor.

Dr. Duke is an avid reader. She also enjoys watching international films, traveling, taking long walks, and playing Scrabble.

Lauren Diaz OTR/L, CNS, RYT

Community-Based Fieldwork Instructor

Community-Based Fieldwork Instructor

Professor Lauren Diaz earned her Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University in 2015. She began her career focusing on adult rehabilitation in both home health and inpatient settings. During this time, she was also provided the opportunity to develop a therapeutic garden at a community-based mental health facility in Los Angeles, CA. Through her work with individuals who experience homelessness and those residing in permanent supportive housing, she discovered her passion for advocating and developing OT’s unique role in emerging practice settings and improving health equity for our communities.

She along with fieldwork students develop and implement programs focused on health promotion, wellness, and recovery for marginalized and underserved populations. Their work with local non-profit agencies has been successful in the creation of a new OT position at one of their partnering sites. Professor Diaz is passionate and dedicated to fostering student learning and creating opportunities for students to gain the leadership and advocacy skills needed to propel the OT profession forward.

Professor Diaz has presented her research on the topic of Community-Based Fieldwork and its Impact on Population Health at the national level which has been integral for the creation of the Community-Based Fieldwork Instructor positions at West Coast University.

Professor Diaz enjoys watching live music, spending time in nature, going out to restaurants with friends and family, and cuddling up with her OT husband and dog Rocco.

Manisha Sheth, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Dr. Manisha Sheth obtained her Post Professional clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from the Boston University, MA in 2016. Her doctorate research was focused on how does non-pharmacological occupational therapy interventions improve sleep in clients who undergo fast track joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Sheth has worked as a clinical specialist and lead OT for Comprehensive Joint Replacement Center at Norwalk Hospital, CT for past 16 years. Dr. Sheth is NOMAS (Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale) licensed professional for past 11 years. Her extensive, 30 years experience of working with adult and older adult populations includes various practice setting such as acute care, acute rehab, skilled nursing facility and home health.

Prior to teaching at West Coast University, Dr. Sheth served as an adjunct faculty at Dominican College, NY for 2 years. Dr. Sheth has spoken at numerous state and national conferences and has written a chapter about sleep disorders in breast cancer survivors in the book titled “The little book for menopause: Living with the challenges of breast cancer.” Dr. Sheth has been passionate about health promotion and wellness programs focusing on sleep hygiene for older adults.

Dr. Sheth has travelled extensively across North America, West Europe and South East Asia. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, cooking vegetarian world cuisines, and exploring Southern California.

Aaron Picus, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Dr. Aaron Picus is a licensed occupational therapist with a wide range of scholarly interests, focusing on the lived experiences of disability and the tactics everyday practitioners employ to create change within their organizations.  Born and raised in Houston, TX, he eventually made his way to the Los Angeles region by way of New Orleans & Chicago.  He received both his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and post-professional clinical doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  He has created multiple continuing education programs, one of which empowers occupational therapy practitioners with the evidence base for generating a change unique to their own organizational contexts.  He considers himself a pediatric practitioner, specializing in Early Intervention.  Dr. Picus is passionate about addressing ableism in his practice and often finds himself drawing upon his own experiences receiving occupational therapy as a child.

Working in the Early Intervention system provides him the opportunity to connect with caregivers and create life-lasting changes in a child’s developmental trajectory.  Dr. Picus also has experience in outpatient pediatric settings, with expertise related to DIR/Floortime & Sensory Integration.  He especially enjoys the mentoring process and witnessing students as they develop into future clinicians.  During his free time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, reading, and exploring new neighborhoods across LA county. 

Stephanie Attenni, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Dr. Stephanie Attenni obtained her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2014. Following graduation, she worked in both geriatric and school-based settings. Dr. Attenni served on the board of her state association as both recording secretary and newsletter editor. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Temple University.

In 2016, she moved to California to attend the University of Southern California. She completed her residency at the USC Lifestyle Redesign(TM) Faculty Practice and obtained her Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2017. Her doctoral studies focused on chronic disease management, prevention, and wellness.

Prior to teaching at West Coast University, she worked in travel therapy, home health and inpatient acute care, experimenting with integrating her wellness and mental health knowledge into these traditional settings. Dr. Attenni has also presented at the AOTA National Conference, served as a panelist for new practitioners at AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave, and has contributed to the AOTA Student Pulse E-Newsletter. She is a certified yoga teacher and Reiki Level II practitioner. Dr. Attenni is a multi-passionate practitioner who believes that all people have the right to live a healthy and meaningful life. Her goal as a professor is to ensure that all students feel confident in addressing patients holistically.

Dr. Attenni is an avid reader and writer. She loves to travel and cook with her husband, spend time with her family and friends, go to the beach, and explore various metaphysical healing modalities including Astrology & Human Design.

Elise Leizerovich, OTD, OTR/L

Capstone Coordinator, Assistant Professor

Capstone Coordinator, Assistant Professor

Dr. Elise Leizerovich received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2014 and her Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2020. Her doctoral capstone project focused on the development of an occupational therapy case management program for individuals with serious mental illness. While Dr. Leizerovich has experience in a variety of OT settings, her primary areas of interest are mental health and school-based OT. Dr. Leizerovich enjoys cooking, playing tennis, traveling, and going to sporting events.

Adjunct Faculty

Bryant Edwards

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Bryant Edwards earned his Masters of Arts and Occupational Therapy Doctorate from the University of Southern California, and his Masters of Public Health from The Ohio State University.  Having spent the entirety of his occupational therapy career working with children and adolescents, he is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the American Occupational Therapy Association.  Dr. Edwards is currently the Occupational Therapy Manager at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, overseeing a staff of over 50 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and therapy aides.  In addition, he has served as a consultant for school districts and therapy agencies.  His volunteer leadership has included serving as the Secretary for the Occupational Therapy Association of California for 4 years, and he is currently the Vice President of the Association. He has served as adjunct faculty at West Coast University since 2016.​

Sergio Sandoval, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Dr. Sergio Sandoval is Assistant Professor of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Masters Programs at West Coast University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Marketing and Management from California State University, Northridge. He worked in project and personnel management for 10 years before returning to graduate school to pursue occupational therapy. Dr. Sandoval graduated from the University of Southern California with a Masters and Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. His doctoral researched focused on healthcare policy and administration, and the patient experience in healthcare systems. During his time at USC, Dr. Sandoval severed as Research Assistant in the Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Department where he played an integral part in a feasibility research study that served as a basis for The Resilient, Empowered, Active Living With Diabetes (REAL Diabetes) randomized controlled trial to improve glycemic control and quality of life among young adults with diabetes using an occupational therapy intervention. He also discovered his passion for teaching while at USC, serving as a Lab Instructor for graduate courses in Kinesiology and Neuroscience.

Dr. Sandoval is currently a practicing clinician and maintains a caseload in outpatient and inpatient settings, including acute rehabilitation and intensive care units. He has several years of experience working with adult populations treating both neurological, orthopedic, and upper extremity and hand conditions. He holds several specialty certifications at the state and national level, including hand therapy (HTC), physical agent modalities (PAM), stroke rehabilitation (CSRS), swallowing assessment and intervention (SWC), and soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Dr. Sandoval is currently pursuing the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification and has met requirements to sit for the examination. He is passionate about working with adult populations in the areas of neurological rehabilitation and hand therapy. His leisure pursuits include hiking with his two dogs, traveling, cooking and exploring new restaurants in the Los Angeles area.

Bianca Callier, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Bianca Callier earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from West Coast University in 2020. Dr. Callier has had numerous experiences providing community-based mental health services to women experiencing homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, and children and adolescents with mental illness. When educating on topics of mental health, she challenges her students to advocate for the role of OT and mental health and use empathy and compassion when developing occupation-based treatments for future clients.

Following graduation, Dr. Callier focused her career on gaining experience as an early intervention pediatric therapist and starting a business in aquatic occupational therapy. Dr. Callier is passionate about advocating for OTs unique role within aquatic therapy. She developed her doctoral capstone project to provide an aquatic wellness program to a marginalized community through the lens of a trauma-informed care approach. During the 2020 OTAC Conference, Dr. Callier presented a poster and short course presentation session of her capstone project and the research outcomes. Her presentation has been accepted to present at the upcoming World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference in Paris, 2022.

Dr. Callier is dedicated to the mission to increase diversity and inclusion within the profession of occupational therapy as an active member of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity, COTAD. As a leader of the COTAD Community committee, she organizes and facilitates community service projects during each annual AOTA Conference. In addition, Dr. Callier serves on the OTAC Membership Committee and the OT Program Advisory (PAC) Committee at West Coast University.

Dr. Callier enjoys her yearly trip to Yosemite, cooking, going on walks with her family and Goldendoodle, swimming, and looking for dolphins at the beach.

Celine Banaga, OTR/L, CNS

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Professor Celine Villanueva Banaga received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University in 2016. She pursued a career in predominantly serving the adult and older adult populations in various settings including outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings. Through her experience working in the field, she developed a deep interest in neurological rehabilitation as well as upper limb amputation and prosthetic training and has earned her Neuro Specialist certification (CNS) and certification in OSSUR Upper Limb Prosthesis.

Professor Banaga is currently a practicing home health clinician who aims to bring relevant day to day experiences into the classroom to further her students’ skills in clinical problem solving, patient communication, and foundational techniques, to further the growth of Occupational Therapy as a profession.

Matcha latte in hand, Professor Banaga loves to go thrift shopping with her husband, frequenting various restaurants in search of the perfect french fry, spending time with her two dogs (Milo and Potato), and traveling.

Michelle Kornet, MBA, MS, ORT/L, CHT

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Professor Kornet is originally from the Hudson Valley, New York, and relocated to California in 2019. She graduated from The Sage Colleges with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and began her career in OT working with members of both the United States Military and Airforce to rehabilitate orthopedic injuries. Professor Kornet was mentored and trained by both surgeons and therapists to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2018.

Additionally, Professor Kornet has completed a second master's degree in Business Administration. She currently maintains a clinical caseload in hand therapy in addition to being the Director of Clinical Services at a private clinic in Los Angeles. She believes in quality patient care and is dedicated to the advancement of the field of hand therapy. Professor Kornet serves as a volunteer mentor through the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) and a fieldwork supervisor for current OT students.

In 2020, Professor Kornet joined the West Coast University, occupational therapy faculty, as an Assistant Professor in both the masters and doctoral programs. She is currently lecturing on topics related to lifespan and physical dysfunction including her passion: upper extremity rehabilitation.

In her spare time, Professor Kornet can be found running, practicing yoga or enjoying the outdoors with her two beagles.

Rani Waterman, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Dr. Rani Waterman is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in pediatric acute care.  She graduated from the University of Southern California with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2016 and her Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2017.  Her doctoral research focused on maternal wellbeing within the population of children with severe feeding issues.   

She has worked in primarily in acute care with both adults and children.   She currently works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles treating children 1+ years with a variety of diagnoses.  She has advanced practice in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation or Intervention and specializes in neuro rehab and hand therapy.   

Dr Waterman enjoys cooking, hiking and anything that has to do with her dogs.  

Kendra King, OTR/L, CBIS

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Professor King is an Assistant Professor of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Masters program at West Coast University. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Theater and Dance from University of Texas at Austin in 2006. She spent four years working as an actress in New York City, but discovered her passion for working with children when she began volunteering at the Creative Arts Workshops for Kids in Harlem. This motivated her to return to school and in 2013 she graduated with her Masters in Occupational Therapy from University of Southern California.

Professor King began her OT career working in the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit at Cedars-Sinai. After two years she transitioned to Acute care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). In her five years at CHLA, Professor King became an essential team member and resource for patients with brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury earning her CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) in 2017. Professor King also works in the CHLA Outpatient Hand Clinic and is the Co-Chair of the OTD Committee at CHLA. She is currently pursuing her SWC (swallowing assessment and intervention) and hopes to one day sit for her CHT (Certified Hand Therapist). She has presented on a wide range of topics at AOTA, OTAC, and guest lectures at USC.

Abraham Kim, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Dr. Abraham Kim obtained his doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Rush University College of Health Sciences in Chicago. Having lived in multiple Asian countries, his doctorate research focused on stigma on mental health amongst occupational therapists in South Korea. His experience in occupational therapy expands from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Seoul. 

Dr. Kim currently is a practicing clinician as well as the director of rehabilitation in an outpatient clinic in Los Angeles. His work outside of teaching focuses on, “getting patients back to what they want and need to do”. 

Dr. Kim enjoys watching the Lakers, collecting action figures & sneakers, golf, and filming/editing. 

Valerie C. Perry, OTD, OTR/L, CNS

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Adjunct

Dr. Valerie Perry is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in adult rehabilitation. She earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from West Coast University in 2020. For her capstone project, Dr. Perry was invited to collaborate with the occupational therapy department at WCU-CGS to expand the curriculum on treatments for mental health patients with a trauma-informed care approach. Additionally, she promoted interprofessional education and communication through a workshop series that involved graduate students from the occupational therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy departments at WCU-CGS. These events provided an opportunity for these three disciplines to collaborate in both classroom and off-site settings.

Following graduation, Dr. Perry pursued a career serving the adult and geriatric population and is currently practicing as a home health clinician. She has experience treating neurological conditions, orthopedic, cardiothoracic, and progressive diagnoses. To advance her capability to provide effective neurological rehabilitation, Dr. Perry also earned her certification as a Neuro Specialist (CNS). She seeks opportunities to augment students’ learning by incorporating examples from her practice in lectures to facilitate students’ comprehension.

In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, swimming, reading, and escaping to the mountains with her husband.

Azada Hsu, MA, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, AFWC

Assistant Professor, AFWC

Professor Azada Hsu is a licensed occupational therapist. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Southern California in 2018. While studying at USC, Professor Hsu was involved in Global Initiatives, a program focused on building and expanding the division’s collaborative relationships globally and supporting international students enrolled in the division’s academic programs. While Professor Hsu has experience in OT settings across the lifespan, her primary areas of interest are mental health, acute care, and emerging areas of practice.

Currently, at West Coast University, Professor Hsu assists with teaching fieldwork courses and works collaboratively with students and fieldwork sites to provide enriching learning experiences. Professor Hsu is passionate about supporting students holistically, by instilling in students the importance of creating daily rhythms for occupational wellness while making progress towards their personal and professional goals. In her spare time, Professor Hsu loves being in nature, eating good food, traveling, and spending time with her husband, young children, and labradoodle.

Staff

Lisa Phillips

Program Manager

Program Manager

Lisa Phillips' experience in higher education began in Georgia in 2004. She worked as the assistant to the Department Head of Dental Hygiene at Clayton State University, just south of Atlanta. She has a passion for working with students in higher education.   Mrs. Phillips became part of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program in November 2012 when the program was in the developmental stages.

Mrs. Phillips was given the nickname "Momma Lisa" by the inaugural MSOT cohort for being so involved in their journey and a source of encouragement.  Her true joy and passion is helping students become the professionals they are meant to be.  Lisa says she especially enjoys working with Occupational Therapy Faculty and students because "they make me laugh every day." 

Lisa loves sewing, gardening, stained glass, college football and animals — specifically her fur babies.

Teresa Cisneros

Academic Fieldwork Administrative Assistant

Academic Fieldwork Administrative Assistant

Teresa Cisneros is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Los Angeles in 2015. She obtained her B.A. in Business Communication and B.S. in Justice Studies from Arizona State University (ASU). Teresa has worked in higher education since 2013 when she worked for the Graduate Education Office at ASU as a Student Support Specialist. There she was able to help graduate students with the application process and later transitioned into a Format Advisor assisting students with their thesis and dissertations.

Teresa became part of the Department of Occupational Therapy in May of 2016. She enjoys working with students and building partnerships with fieldwork sites.

On her spare time, Teresa enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the movies, and party planning.

Brittany Crow

Academic Fieldwork Administrative Assistant

Academic Fieldwork Administrative Assistant

Brittany Crow received her Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication at California State University of San Bernardino in 2015. Her experience in higher education developed at the Art Institute of Orange County California in 2016, where she was an Assistant Director of Admissions. While holding her previous title, she gained the passion for guiding each student in their desired career path.

Brittany joined the West Coast University team in December 2018, and is excited to continue working at a University. Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and friends on weekends, trying out different restaurants and going on getaways

FAQs
What is a MSOT degree?

A Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree gives you the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of occupational therapy. WCU's MSOT program involves hands-on fieldwork and interprofessional collaboration within an engaging learning environment.

How long does it take to get an MSOT degree?

Our MSOT program allows you to earn your MSOT degree in as few as 24 months.

What is the difference between MSOT and OTD?

An MSOT degree is a graduate-level degree. An Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is the most advanced degree you can obtain in the occupational therapy field. Typically, an OTD program will be longer than an MSOT program.

Is the GRE Exam Required?

No, please do not send your scores, the scores will not be factored in.

Can I take a combined Anatomy & Physiology Course?

Yes, as long as you meet the minimum 6 semester unit requirement, including labs. To meet both our Anatomy & Physiology prerequisite requirements, you can submit two single courses (i.e. Human Anatomy + lab & Human Physiology + lab) or two combination courses (i.e. A&P1 and A&P2).

What if my prerequisite GPA is below a 3.0?

The minimum GPA for prerequisite courses is 3.0, therefore applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be ineligible for admission. Courses that are retaken will be calculated using the higher grade. All coursework must be completed/
verified before the deadline.

Can I have pending coursework when I apply?

Yes, but only if you are going to have the coursework and all admissions requirements completed and submitted by the deadline. Coursework must be verified by OTCAS by the deadline, in order to be reviewed/accepted.

Do I need to submit the transcripts/references to the school as well?

No, only to the OTCAS. All you will submit to the school directly is your supplemental application and fee.

Do I need to pay OTCAS & WCU?

Yes, the OTCAS fee and our application fee are separate fees.

Do you accept coursework/transcripts/references/hours/undergraduate degree to be submitted after the deadline?

No, deadlines are firm.

When does the program start?

Spring & Summer of each year.

What does being waitlisted mean?

Receiving a waitlist notice means you have met all admissions requirements, however, we are unable to offer you admission at this time. Waitlisted candidates are placed on a list which ranks candidates based on the admissions requirements, using specific holding patterns. A student's ranking on the waitlist may change at any time depending on other students who are added or removed.

How do I know my application status?

 Please click here to email the admissions department and include your OTCAS ID.

Do I need to submit a personal statement or resume?

No, please do not send in a resume or personal statement, this is not part of the application process.

Are the program admissions requirements based on semester units or quarter units?

Our program admissions requirements are based on semester units.

What is the allowed timeframe for prerequisites courses?

All required prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of a C or better, meet our semester unit requirements, be completed within the last ten years, and through a regionally accredited college or university.

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