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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

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Occupational Therapy Degree Program Highlights

Take your skills to the next level with our master’s degree in occupational therapy.

As a student in our occupational therapist degree, you’ll take classes led by experienced occupational therapists. With small class sizes, you’ll get individualized attention as you learn how to develop and implement treatment plans for your patients. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in clinical rotations, you’ll be able to take what you’ve learned and apply it in real-world situations. This occupational therapy master’s reinforces clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills based on research and theory to develop client-centered treatment choices.

  • Our occupational therapy degree is full-time and can be completed in two years.
  • With occupational therapy courses led by OTs, you will be learning in interactive environments that include hands-on training and classroom debate and discussions.
  • By the time you graduate, you will be able to sit for the national certification examination, apply for state licensure, and be prepared for entry-level practice.
  • The estimated total cost for completing the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is $48,170.00. This includes books and fees. The total cost can be lower if the student has transfer credit. Experiential/work experience cannot be used for occupational therapy course credit.
  • The master’s in occupational therapy at Baker College is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) www.acoteonline.org, located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814; Phone: 301-652-6611. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination.
  • This program is offered at the Royal Oak Campus.
At a glance
74

Credit Hours

2

Years (Avg.)

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Occupational Therapy classes will be taught exclusively at the Royal Oak campus. Plus, for increased flexibility, some program courses are taught using online delivery.

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Why Earn an Occupational Therapy Degree?

The delivery of the master's of occupational therapy online revolves around instructors facilitating learning through problem-based case management. Students in the MSOT will be required to utilize theory, logic, clinical reasoning and pragmatic skills in an interactive learning environment. It is expected that students will participate in discussions and debates and develop treatment choices based on sound research and theoretical assumptions. The master’s degree in occupational therapy curriculum emphasizes mastery of the skills required for entry-level practice. The MSOT curriculum is designed so that graduates can review, understand, conduct and interpret research activities. Evidence-based practice initiatives make it essential that practitioners’ research skills are well developed.

Occupational Therapy Curriculum

The Baker College master's in occupational therapy is a two-year, ACOTE-accredited program consisting of 74 credit hours of major requirements. Our curriculum includes evidence-based practice and scholarship in occupational therapy, leadership and management, professional responsibilities in occupational therapy practice, and two three-month clinical experiences.

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Sample Courses

Occupational Therapy Research I

Description
Provides students with skills in utilizing methodologies of research by applying them to occupational therapy practices. Students will analyze research literature and learn how to prepare research proposals.

Leadership and Management Roles in Occupational Therapy Practice

Description
Focuses on developing leadership and management skills necessary in occupational therapy service delivery. Students will learn how to facilitate high-quality care for clients while being responsive to productivity and reimbursement standards. Topics include, but are not limited to, legislative advocacy, personnel management, consultation, new program marketing, professional competency and ethics.

Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork

Description
Provides a full-time, three-month clinical affiliation in a setting that provides students with experience in an occupational therapy practice. Students must complete all OT major coursework and gain approval from the program director of the occupational therapy program before enrolling in this course. Students must achieve 80% or better in all course work and 80% or better on all evaluations to receive credit for this course.
In Their Words
“The Occupational Therapy Program allowed us to meet individuals in the community. These opportunities were the most rewarding, because we were able to advocate for our profession as well as build confidence as students.”
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

Additional MSOT Requirements

The master of occupational therapy is a graduate degree program. Graduates of the occupational therapy masters will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapist, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A FELONY CONVICTION MAY AFFECT A GRADUATE’S ABILITY TO SIT FOR THE NBCOT CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION OR ATTAIN STATE LICENSURE.

MSOT Outcomes & Performance

View the master of occupational therapy outcomes and performance information.

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Accreditation

The occupational therapy program at Baker College is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) www.acoteonline.org, located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814; Phone: 301-652-6611. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination.

Program Handbook

The handbook for this program is available in the latest edition of the Catalog/Student Handbook.

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This page was last revised on April 23, 2025.
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