Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

The MS Occupational Therapy program prepares students with a baccalaureate degree to become qualified occupational therapists.  The didactic portion of this program includes four terms of on-campus coursework followed by two terms of experiential and hybrid coursework.  The program requires successful completion of academic courses and integrated fieldwork concluding with two, 12-week offsite fieldwork experiences.  

Accreditation

The profession's accrediting body, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE), has granted accreditation for seven years to this program (2023-2029). Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and will be able to apply for licensure through the professional licensure board in the state in which the graduate wishes to practice.

ACOTE can be contacted at:

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®)
6166 Executive Blvd., Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Ph: 301.652.6611
Email: accred@aota.edu

A cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework and minimum 2.7 GPA for prerequisite coursework is required from an accredited university. Evidence of completion of the Bachelor's degree and all prerequisites must be received prior to the start of the program.  Please check with the CMU Occupational Therapy Program Director or the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) for the complete list of additional admission requirements.

For additional details on admission requirements, please visit the  Department of Kinesiology page of the university website.