Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Become a lifeline for individuals with mental, physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities and help enhance their everyday living. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) program combines traditional study with integrated fieldwork to prepare you to become a registered and licensed occupational therapist. Through this experiential and evidence-based curriculum, you’ll gain the knowledge and competencies necessary to develop, recover, and improve the skills an individual needs in everyday living to function and prosper. With a master’s degree in occupational therapy, you’ll be qualified to work in a variety of settings such as schools, pediatric hospitals, community centers, rehabilitation hospitals, and the homes of individual clients.

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a cumulative science GPA of 2.75 or higher. Three (3) letters of recommendation, with at least one letter from a licensed Occupational Therapist.Personal essay identifying areas of interest and reasons for seeking advanced training in occupational therapy.Transcript of prerequisite courses if not completed as part of a baccalaureate degree (see courses below).Documentation of at least 20 hours of volunteer experience observing/shadowing occupational therapy-related experiences in at least two settings.