Occupational Therapy

Students in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy will follow an established sequence of courses which progress from a theoretical framework, to specific assessment and intervention, followed by critical analysis and application, and culminating in a fulltime field experience. Students will complete a total of 74 credit hours which includes didactic classes and labs, initial fieldwork/observation opportunities, and two 12-week field experiences in order to complete the program. Learning outcomes for the specific courses within the curriculum are established according to guidelines delineated by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Upon passing the NBCOT, the graduate will be qualified as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) and be able to apply for their licensure through the Allied Board of Health in their specific state.