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Program Description

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree prepares graduates to become licensed, entry-level generalist practitioners who help people of all ages participate more fully in the everyday activities, or occupations, that give their lives meaning and purpose. Grounded in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, the program forms compassionate, skilled, and advocacy-oriented clinicians through a curriculum rooted in doing and with an emphasis on creating sustainable professional habits for practitioner well-being.

The curriculum builds on the scientific and behavioral foundations acquired through the bachelor's degree. Coursework in anatomy, neuroscience, and occupational analysis is combined with graduate-level study in evidence-based practice, disease prevention and health promotion, and professional leadership and management, with occupation held as the central, organizing concept across every domain of study.

The program is a five-semester, 60-credit sequence delivered across 20 months of full-time study through a mix of intensive and semester-long courses. The first three terms establish the scientific, occupational, and professional foundations of practice, progressing students through clinical preparation in physical rehabilitation, mental health, and community-based practice, each paired with a structured immersion in an authentic practice setting.

The fourth term extends clinical preparation to practice with children and adolescents and marks students' transition into full-time supervised fieldwork. The fifth and final term is devoted entirely to Level II Fieldwork, during which students complete two full-time clinical placements across distinct practice settings, consolidating and demonstrating the competencies developed throughout the program. Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program

The Master of Science degree is conferred upon completion of all program requirements and provides comprehensive, entry-level preparation for generalist occupational therapy practice. Graduates are qualified to deliver client-centered, evidence-based care across diverse settings. The MSOT offers a timely on-ramp to licensure and professional practice, while maintaining a seamless pathway for students who wish to pursue additional doctoral-level study through the entry-level OTD. Upon successful completion of academic and fieldwork requirements, graduates of both paths are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.

 Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and, upon passing, to apply for state licensure as an occupational therapist.