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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program

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General Description

The Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy is an entry-level master's degree offered to students who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. With an emphasis on research and evidenced-based practice, the program prepares students for entry into the profession of occupational therapy. Upon completion of the program, students will have the required academic credentials to sit for the certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Completion of 61 program credits are required and includes coursework related to biological sciences, professional skills, occupation-based theory and practice, research methods, completion of a research project or review paper, and 24 weeks of full-time fieldwork (see link above titled Curriculum for specifics).

Each year, 25 students are admitted to the MSOT program which begins in the summer with a required 6 credit course in anatomy. Courses continue through the subsequent 4 (fall and spring) semesters followed by 6 months of full-time fieldwork. Students beginning in the summer complete the program in December two years later.

See Curriculum section for specifics.