About Pre-occupational Therapy in Saginaw Valley State University
Students who pursue a career in Occupational Therapy (OT) have a strong commitment to helping people of all ages do things they want and need to do in their everyday life. SVSU's Pre-OT program and MSOT degree prepare students to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, mental health facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics and more. OT students become experts in promoting health, wellness and quality of life from a holistic perspective, where the individual is the center of the therapy team.
As innovative adaptors, students in the OT program will build their confidence in the health field through frequent use of SVSU's state-of-the-art Activities of Daily Living Suite combined with extensive clinical fieldwork with real clients. Here, they will take a hands-on approach to collaboratively designing intervention processes to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE : 54
Saginaw Valley State University Highlights
| Type |
Public, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Location |
Saginaw, Michigan |
| Establishment Year |
1963 |
| No. of Campus |
1 |
| Total Students |
8,662 |
| Total Number of International students |
900+ |
| Student to faculty ratio |
17:1 |
| Average class size |
24 |
| Courses offered |
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Acceptance Rate |
73% |
| On-Campus Accommodation |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
Saginaw Valley State University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Michigan Resident Tuition |
$10,376 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,076 |
| Other Fees |
$438 |
| Room and Board |
$10,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,208 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$23,948 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
$24,963
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,076 |
| Other Fees |
$438 |
| Room and Board |
$10,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,208 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$38,535 |
