The MS degree in OT is an entry-level degree specifically created for people who have a B.A. or B.S. degree in another area of study and who meet the admission criteria. The curriculum is comprised of OT-specific courses throughout the 3-year span. 

Throughout the MS program, faculty provide consistent guidance and support to students to foster professional development prior to, during, and after clinical placements. Students complete six months of fieldwork (typically full-time) at a variety of settings across the country. In addition to the strong academic and clinical preparation, students are expected to complete a master’s project involving research and dissemination of a Critically Appraised Topic.

A student-centered approach, in combination with the curriculum’s academic, clinical, and research components, provides thorough preparation for graduates to develop leadership and service in a variety of health care, educational, and community settings, and to be successful in practice.