"I have always enjoyed traveling, but this study abroad opportunity focused on occupational therapy allowed my passion for people, profession, and travel to intersect. I was able to learn through the process of serving others on my field of practice, all the while experiencing the Guatemalan culture. it was a powerful and moving experience."
-Laura Rohr

Pre-Occupational Therapy Study Abroad Programs

An international experience will provide you not only with essential skills to work effectively in industry, education, or the public sector but will touch and change all the facets of your life by the experience of living in another culture, will strengthen your character, and will broaden your mind.

Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or those looking to focus solely on an internship, have many options. Customized internships are available in a few locations through GVSU internships, as well as other programs such as ELAP and World Endeavors

Academic Advice

• Department input requested
• Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!

Restrictions

• Department input requested.
• NOT eligible for Study Abroad equivalences:
  • OST 502, 551, 552, 553k, 557, 505, 558, 559, 561, 562, 564, 503, 571, 572, 555, 565, 651, 652, 680, 698
  • PA 535 STA 610
• The study abroad clinical fieldwork placement is only open to students already accepted and enrolled in the MSOT program at GVSU and who have successfully completed all pre-requisites for OST 553, 563, 573, and 653.
• Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.

Keep in Mind

• Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
• Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
• There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
• Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.
• The study abroad is used as a faculty-led clinical fieldwork placement. The OST Academic Fieldwork Coordinator facilitates the student placement/selection process. The selected students are then asked to complete the Via TRM application.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please view the “How to Request Course Equivalencies” page. 

Masters of Occupational Therapy: Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Kristin Wiley

[email protected]

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