To best meet the needs of our students, we have decided to suspend enrollment in the Master of Science Occupational Therapy & Doctor of Occupational Therapy. We encourage you to explore our Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Not Accepting Applications
The two-tiered MS/OTD degree prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists and advance their applied knowledge of the profession and supports their efforts in fostering excellence in practice.
Graduation Requirements
1. Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the 90-credit degree.
2. A GPA of 3.0 is required before Fieldwork II placement can be initiated.
4. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required to graduate from this degree.
Two-Tiered Professional MS in Occupational Therapy and OTD Doctor in Occupational Therapy (MS/OTD) Curriculum: 90 Credits
1st Year Fall (15 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2000 |
New Student Seminar |
0 |
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OT-GE 2002 |
Human Anatomy (lec.) |
3 |
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OT-GE 2010 |
Neuroscience |
3 |
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OT-GE 2701 |
Foundations of Occupational Therapy |
3 |
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OT-GE 2707 |
Activity Group Process |
3 |
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OT-GE 2709 |
Performance & Development Across the Lifespan |
3 |
1st Year Intersession Spring (3 Credits) |
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(Possibility for elective) |
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1st Year Spring (14 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2003 |
Human Anatomy (lab) |
1 |
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OT-GE 2030 |
Theoretical Bases for the Scope of Practice |
3 |
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OT-GE 2035 |
Analysis of Human Activity and Occupational Performance I |
2 |
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OT-GE 2039 |
Medical and Psychiatric Conditions |
3 |
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OT-GE 2040 |
Professional Issues I |
0 |
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OT-GE 2710 |
Kinesiology |
2 |
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OT-GE 2736 |
Analysis of Human Activity and Occupational Performance II |
2 |
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OT-GE 2750 |
Health Advocacy & Administration |
3 |
1st Year Summer (4-7 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2764 |
Ethics and Analytical Reasoning |
3 |
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OT-GE 3310 |
Introduction to Professional Portfolio |
1 |
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(Possibility for elective. Recommended option for students who receive financial aid) |
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2nd Year Fall (17 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2025 |
Research Methods in Occupational Therapy |
3 |
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OT-GE 2721 |
Fieldwork I in Occupational Therapy |
1 |
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OT-GE 2741 |
Orthopedic Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 2743 |
Neurological Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 2745 |
Mental Health Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 2748 |
Pediatric Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 3311 |
Professional Portfolio II |
1 |
2nd Year Intercession Spring (3 Credits) |
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(Possibility for elective) |
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2nd Year Spring (19 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2041 |
Professional Issues II |
0 |
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OT-GE 2722 |
Fieldwork I in Occupational Therapy |
1 |
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OT-GE 2725 |
Research Interpretation of Occupational Therapy |
3 |
| OT-GE 2736 | Analysis of Human Activity and Occupational Performance II | 2 |
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OT-GE 2742 |
Rehabilitation Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 2744 |
Cognitive Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 2749 |
Geriatric Evaluation & Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 3301 |
Evidenced-Based Practice |
3 |
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OT-GE 3312 |
Professional Portfolio III |
1 |
2nd Year Summer (3 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2703 |
Fieldwork II in Occupational Therapy |
3 |
3rd Year Fall (6 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2703 |
Fieldwork II in Occupational Therapy |
3 |
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OT-GE 2762 |
Theoretical Foundations for Intervention |
3 |
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3rd Year Spring (6-9 Credits) |
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OT-GE 2763 |
Developing a Guideline for Intervention |
3 |
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OT-GE 3313 |
Professional Portfolio Defense |
0 |
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OT-GE 3306 |
Advanced Assessment for the Practicing Therapist |
3 |
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(Possibility for elective) |
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*Students must take two 3-credit elective courses total
**Students must take one of the electives before the start of Fieldwork II
***Second elective can be taken anytime during the program in consultation with their adviser, but course load cannot exceed 20 credits per semester
****Bolded courses represent OTD courses.