Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy at Portland State University

Portland State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

University Rank:#1201

Portland State University offers the Certificate of Pre-Occupational Therapy as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for pre-occupational therapy and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.

About Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists are healthcare professionals who assist individuals with physical, developmental, or mental impairments to overcome challenges, independently perform tasks, and fully participate in their daily lives. Occupational Therapists must be able to recognize the psycho-social impact of dysfunction and treatment and provide support to patient and family.

Portland State offers a strong pre-occupational therapy program that enables students to complete their prerequisite coursework, earn a baccalaureate degree, and obtain assistance in preparing for and applying to Master of Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DPT) schools across the country.

Pre-occupational therapy is a professional track (not a major), but common majors for pre-occupational therapy students include: Health Studies: Health Science and Psychology. Students can choose any major while also completing their pre-occupational therapy coursework. You can discuss with your pre-occupational therapy advisor how these two components fit together in your course plans. You must be accepted by a professional school, such as Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR, to complete the professional phase. The School of Occupational Therapy at Pacific University offers a three year entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program.

Prospective students interested in PSU can meet with a pre-occupational therapy advisor to learn about the pre-occupational therapy track.

Pre-Occupational Therapy is a pre-professional track, not a major. Students can select any major of their choice.

Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Professional Program: Why

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy at Portland State University

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy

Students in the Pre-Occupational Therapy track at PSU go on to earn a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy or a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD). Pacific University offers a three-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy at Portland State University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy at Portland State University

Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee

Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.

Submit Academic Records

You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.

Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].

In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.

Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.

Portland State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 751
Portland OR 97207-0751

Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency

Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.

TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
SAT Code: 4610

Check Your Application Status

If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.

If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].

Certificate in Pre-Occupational Therapy at Portland State University

Portland State University

United States of America, Aberdeen