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M.S. in Therapeutic Science (MS-TS)

PROGRAM|ADMISSION CRITERIA|APPLYING|CURRICULA|TUITION|SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

Program Description

The Master of Science in Therapeutic Science is an advanced level MS degree offered to students who have graduated from an accredited program in occupational therapy. Program emphasis is on the understanding of theories underlying occupational therapy. Students conduct research and develop advanced knowledge in a specific area of concentration within therapeutic science. Completion of 27 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree is required and includes seminars in human occupation and health, courses that emphasize research theory and design, electives focusing on a particular area of study, and completion of a thesis.

Admission Criteria

Non-discriminatory Policy: The UW-Madison OT Program admission practice does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or age.

Prerequisites for admission: All prospective students must meet the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School and the Department of Kinesiology graduate admission requirements.In addition, graduation from an accredited program of basic professional education in occupational therapy is required.

Specific application requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited program of basic professional education in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale) on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours of coursework.

  • Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE: Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical) scores and Toefl scores for foreign students by time of application.

  • Three letters of recommendation.

  • Official academic transcripts.

  • Statement of purpose for graduate study.

  • Agreement by an individual faculty member to serve as the student's major advisor.

Applying for Admission

  • Complete the Graduate School on-line application.

  • Be sure you have carefully read the admission criteria and have all necessary papers available to send with your completed application.

  • The Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology admits students in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

  • The Graduate school makes the final admission decision based on the program's recommendation. Students must send application materials to both the Graduate School Office of Admissions and to the intended program.

Curricula

Upon admission to the program, the following courses and credits are required for graduation. For specific course descriptions, please see the Graduate Catalogue.

 

Credits:
A) Required Courses: 8
KINES 785, Human Occupation and Health 3
KINES 885, Seminar In Occupation and Health (2 semesters required) 2-6
KINES 991, Research in Physical Activity-Theory and Design 3
   

B) Related Courses:

  
Additional credits in Kinesiology 3-4
   

C) Electives: Chosen in consultation with advisor (may not include more than 3 credits of THER SCI 699-Directed Study)

 12
   

D) Thesis:

 3-5
THER SCI 791, Research and Thesis  
   

Total

 27

Tuition

Please see the Graduate School web site for current tuition rates.

Scholarships/Financial Aid

    • Scholarships and Fellowships:

      • Caroline G. Thompson Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
        Awarded to graduate students in the Master of Science in Therapeutic Science degree program or the Ph.D. in Kinesiology-Therapeutic Science track. The annual award includes a stipend and full-time tuition.

      • Mildred Averill Scholarship
        Awarded to one graduate woman in occupational therapy.

      • Elizabeth Roughton Memorial Fund
        Established in 1999 to honor Beth Roughton, a graduate student and former Maternal and Child Health Bureau Leadership Trainee, the fund supports a travel award for one of more occupational therapy graduate students. The travel award allows the students to attend a professional meeting relative to their research or professional development.

      • Advanced Opportunity Fellowship
        Please see the Graduate School Fellowships Office web site for information on this fellowship, awarded to students of color and/or educational disadvantages.

    • Project Assistantships: Appointees assist with research or other projects within the program. Please contact the Occupational Therapy Program Coordinator for information regarding PA opportunities in Occupational Therapy.

    • Teaching Assistantships: Applicants must retain eligibility for Wisconsin Occupational Therapy licensure. Please contact the Occupational Therapy Program Coordinator for information regarding TA opportunities in Occupational Therapy.

    • Research Assistantships: Appointees work on a particular research project for a faculty member, and may apply part of that work towards a thesis or dissertation. Please contact the individual faculty member regarding the availability of such positions.