Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.)

Student Learning Outcomes for Occupational Therapy:

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with others (colleagues, professional contacts, clients, faculty, etc.).

• Recognize opportunities and construct plans to influence change and enhance occupational performance for individuals, populations, and organizations.

• Engage in occupational therapy practice that integrates critical thinking, reflective practice, creativity, and ethical reasoning in the occupational therapy process.

• Design and implement evaluations and interventions that are occupation-centered and theory-based, with entry-level competence.

• Contribute to the body of evidence that supports traditional and emerging occupational therapy practice and/or the understanding of human occupation.

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy requires one year of academic study and six months of clinical Level II Fieldwork with the requirements listed below. To begin the master’s program in occupational therapy, students must have successfully completed their bachelor’s degree in Health and Occupation and earned a grade point average of 3.0. Successful completion of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy affords the student the opportunity to take the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Exam and to become licensed to practice occupational therapy as an individual jurisdiction requires. Please note: a felony conviction may affect an individual’s qualification to take the NBCOT certification exam and/or obtain professional credentials.