
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
South Orange, USA
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,520 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Occupational therapists (OTs) help their clients regain lost abilities, develop new skills, and live life to the fullest. That work can take many forms — from serving children with development disabilities to helping a patient relearn daily tasks after a stroke, to working with people who have physical and mental disabilities.
As the first entry-level master’s program of its kind in New Jersey, our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) program has shaped hundreds of students into competent general practitioners.
With our unique blend of academics and clinical experience, you’ll be well-prepared to join this booming healthcare field. Our occupational therapy students do exceptionally well on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, and many have professional occupational therapy job offers before they graduate.
Why Earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)?
Earning an MSOT prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare, focusing on helping individuals regain or improve their daily living and working skills. This degree covers essential aspects like occupational therapy evaluation, adhering to the occupational therapy code, and mastering the occupational therapy degrees' curriculum. The OT program emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and ethical practice, preparing graduates for diverse settings. Career outcomes range from hospitals and schools to private practice, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in this field.
Admissions
Curriculum
First Year
Fall Semester (16 credits)
- Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology I
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- The Occupational Therapy Process
- Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
- Professional Formation I
Spring Semester (16 credits)
- Group Process in Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Practice Skills
- Cognition, Perception, Vision and Function
- Research Methods I
- Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology II
- Professional Formation II
Summer Semester (8 credits)
- Health and Medical Complexities of Older Adults
- Evaluation of Older Adults
- Interventions for Older Adults
Second Year
Fall Semester (14 credits)
- Health and Medical Complexities of Adults
- Evaluation of Adults
- Interventions for Adults
- Professional Formation III
- Research Methods II
Spring Semester (16 credits)
- Professional Ethics in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Medical Complexities of Children/Adolescents
- Evaluation of Children/Adolescents
- Interventions for Children/Adolescents
- Wellness and Health Promotion I
- Professional Formation IV
Summer Semester (7 credits)
- Wellness and Health Promotion II
- Health Care Policies and Organizations
- Fieldwork Preparation
Third Year
Fall Semester (3 credits)
- Level II Fieldwork I*
Spring Semester (4 credits)
- Level II Fieldwork II*
- Professional Formation V
Summer Semester (Optional 3 credits)
- Level II Fieldwork III* (optional)
*Fieldwork: Time requirement is equivalent to a full-time job at a fieldwork site.
English Language Requirements
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