New York University's Department of Occupational Therapy is happy to announce a special admissions option that allows therapists with a Bachelors in Occupational Therapy to apply directly to our clinical doctoral degree program and earn a masters during the educational process.
NYU's MA and DPS programs in Occupational Therapy provides students the opportunity to advance their knowledge and critical thinking via coursework that builds a foundation of critical analysis, evidence-based practice, ethics, and theory. The DPS prepares advanced, skilled occupational therapists to deliver, present, and collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to provide high quality care.
Benefits of a combined MA/DPS application option
- Occupational therapists holding a bachelors can apply directly to our clinical doctoral program;
- After completing the MA degree, students can continue uninterrupted onto the DPS without having to submit another admissions application;
- Full time students can complete the two degrees in 2 ½ years of study;
- Part-time study is available.
MA/DPS Admissions Requirements
- Graduation from an approved professional occupational therapy program (baccalaureate, certificate, or professional master's degree in occupational therapy),
- Earned bachelors degree in occupational therapy;
- Competitive grades;
- GRE;
- TOEFL (required for international application only);
- Three letters of recommendation;
- Statement of purpose and resume;
- Interviews, as requested by the department
Special Application Instructions
- On the application you should indicate you are applying to the MA degree. The program code is OTTH. In your personal statement please specify you r desire to progress to the DPS program.
OT Application Deadlines:
- MA/DPS single decision option - February 1st
To download an application you can visit: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/application/
For more information about the MA/DPS option you can contact Ginelle John at ginelle.john@nyu.edu or 212-998-5847.