The program will provide participants interested in an occupational therapy career a chance to actively explore the profession through engaging and interactive learning.
The five-day Pre-Occupational Therapy Program (PreOT) at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, will provide participants interested in an occupational therapy career a chance to immersively explore the profession through a diverse range of voices and experiences.
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Online and In-Person June 13-17, 2022
KGI’s five-day, hybrid PreOT program will provide participants interested in an occupational therapy career with an opportunity to explore the profession through a diverse range of voices and hands-on learning experiences. Students will explore the broad scope of occupational therapy—what occupational therapists do, where they work, and the populations they serve. Additionally, participants will learn about innovative and emerging occupational therapy practice areas that support health and well-being. In-person lab activities with occupational therapy faculty will enhance student learning as they immerse themselves in the meaningful work of occupational therapy professionals. Participants will reflectively consider a variety of occupational therapy career paths, educational options, and what is needed for a competitive application. Students will also learn tools to support their own wellness in educational contexts.
Students will be expected to participate in online, synchronous sessions Monday-Friday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST. On Wednesday, June 15, participants are invited to come to campus from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm for a campus tour and the opportunity to meet with faculty where questions can be asked and areas of interest explored. The campus visit is optional.
Housing for summer 2022 is available!
Online July 18-22, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST via Zoom
The online five-day PreOT program will provide participants interested in an occupational therapy career a chance to explore the profession through a diverse range of voices and experiences. Students will learn about the broad scope of occupational therapy—what occupational therapists do, where they work, and the populations they serve. Additionally, participants will learn about innovative and emerging occupational therapy practice areas that support health and well-being. Interactive and hands-on learning, as well as asynchronous learning activities, will enhance the understanding of the meaningful work of occupational therapy professionals. Participants will be able to reflectively consider a variety of occupational therapy career paths, educational options, and what is needed for a competitive application. Students will also learn tools to support their own wellness in educational contexts.
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An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background. Additional requirements (below) can be submitted along with your online application or separately:
The Admissions Committee is made up of faculty and staff who will thoroughly and conscientiously review each application.
Both programs are designed for motivated undergraduate students or high school seniors interested in applying to occupational therapy programs in the future. Eligible applicants include:
Participants are responsible for having a personal computer with broadband Internet access.
If you are in need of an application fee waiver, please contact admissions@kgi.edu.
Students participating in the in-person program sessions are financially responsible for their transportation, housing, and food throughout the program.
Were you in the PreOT program last summer? For some of those who already participated in PreOT last summer, we would love to see you again in a new capacity. The ambassadors will volunteer their time to support KGI’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Founding Program Director and OTD faculty. PreOT Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to share their experiences of preparing for and applying to occupational therapy graduate programs. The ambassadors will help facilitate community building and networking among Summer 2022 PreOT participants.
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