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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

This degree is on campus On-Campus
This degree is not online Online
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Program Highlights

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

Our MSOT program at Baker College is a continuation of our pre-occupational therapy bachelor’s degree program. This program reinforces the clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills based on research and theory necessary to develop client-centered treatment choices. This is a limited enrollment program.

  • With classes led by experienced occupational therapists, 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 Occupational Therapy program including all undergraduate requirements is $92,365.00. This includes books and fees. The total cost can be lower if the student has transfer credit.
  • The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at Baker College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) www.acoteonline.org.

Direct Admission

Enrollment in the Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is limited, and admission is highly competitive. High-performing incoming freshmen may qualify for guaranteed enrollment and a $6,000-per-year scholarship through our direct admission program.

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At a glance
38

Credit Hours

2

Years (Avg.)

86%

Students who receive scholarships, grants or financial aid

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Why Study Occupational Therapy?

The delivery of the master’s degree in occupational therapy program revolves around instructors facilitating learning through problem-based case management. Students in the MSOT program 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 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.

Career Facts

$113,930

Median Yearly Income

18%

Outlook 2018–2028

$120,750

Median Salary for Executives

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Curriculum

The Baker College Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is a two-year, ACOTE-accredited program consisting of 38 credit hours of major requirements. Our curriculum includes occupational therapy research, leadership and management roles in occupational therapy practice and two three-month clinical experiences.

Sample Courses
OCC 5110
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.
OCC 5410
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.
OCC 6720
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.
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Why Baker College?

I chose Baker because they had such a detailed, laid-out plan for me. It got me working as a nurse, and their goal is to see everyone off and working. Baker faculty are very prepared professionals. I felt like they set me up for success.

—Leslie Aldrich, Baker College Alum

Additional Requirements

The occupational therapy program is a combined undergraduate (pre-occupational therapy) and graduate (master’s degree in occupational therapy) program. You will first complete the undergraduate courses through our pre-occupational therapy program, then complete two years in our occupational therapy master’s program.

Once both programs are completed, as well as your Level II clinical courses, you’ll be able to sit for the national certification exam to qualify for state licensure.

A felony conviction may affect your ability to sit for the NBCOT examination or attain state licensure.

Outcomes & Performance

Upon passage of the national Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) Examination, graduates seeking employment will obtain positions in or related to occupational therapy. At least 95% of all graduates will be employed as occupational therapists or in related positions within 90 days of eligibility.

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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 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929; Phone: 301-652-2682. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination.

Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Accreditation

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This program is offered in-person on our campus in Auburn Hills. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.

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