Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Center City
College
- Center City Campus
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Degree Earned
- Master of Science
Program Length
2 years
Program Type
- On Campus
Program Start
Fall Semester
Prerequisites
BA/BS Coursework
Contact Us
- Director, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
- Professor
Application Closed
Our Center City Campus program enrolled its final cohort for the Fall 2022 Semester. Learn more about our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program offered on our East Falls Campus.
The Master of Science Program (MSOT) is a graduate degree program for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than occupational therapy. The MSOT program prepares you to work as entry-level practitioner in a variety of settings. Students have opportunities to do advanced work and independent study in areas such as specialized practice, research, academic teaching, collaboration with professional organizations and entrepreneurial projects under the mentorship of a faculty member.
Curriculum
Outcomes
Option for High School Seniors
Accelerated MSOT (3+2) for High School Applicants
High School seniors who are committed to earning a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy have the opportunity to do so in five years after graduation from high school, through partnership with the University of Delaware.
As of Fall 2020, University of Delaware students were accepted into the BS to Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (3+3) and will enter the professional phase on East Falls campus in Fall 2024. Please refer to BS to Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (3+3).
Cost of Attendance
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is a two-year program comprised of classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education rotation.
The Fact Sheet contains additional institutional information. For questions, contact [email protected]
Accreditation Information
The Master of Science Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
ACOTE, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
Phone: 301-652-6611
ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. NBCOT Program data results are available here.
For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.