Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program is eight semesters (30 months) long with extensive clinical experiences woven throughout academic coursework. The last two semesters of the program are spent in full-time Level II fieldwork. Students should expect to incur additional expenses for books, course fees, housing and travel during clinical fieldwork.

A thesis option is available for students wishing to pursue independent research. Students must declare if they intend to complete the thesis option by the end of the first year in the program. Students pursuing the thesis option would delay enrollment in the OT 795 Level II Fieldwork until completion of the thesis.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapy administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition to certification, most states require licensure in order to practice. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

Earned undergraduate degree (or degree completed prior to the start of the program)

A bachelor’s or higher degree from UWL or another approved institution where English is the sole language of instruction may also fulfill this requirement.

• Degree must be earned within two years of expected enrollment at UWL.
• Applicant must have attended the institution for a minimum of two years.

Applicants for graduate study who are not native speakers of English must meet one of the following for admission:

• TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT
• IELTS score of at least 6.0
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of at least 60

The deadline for application to the occupational therapy program is mid December for classes beginning the following May.