Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Master's Degree

Curriculum

The online Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is designed to equip you with a lifespan approach to occupational therapy. You’ll study a range of niche topics including community mental health, pediatrics, intellectual disabilities, and adult development.

The online program also includes mandatory courses and fieldwork that sets it apart from other occupational therapy programs, including:

An emphasis on Level-I and Level-II fieldwork

Two types of placements for Level-II fieldwork

Physical rehab (with four physical rehab courses)

A course in upper extremities (shoulders, arms, and hands), which is not typically included in similar programs at other institutions

Mental health as integral to all fieldwork experiences

This combination of courses and fieldwork experiences will position you as a marketable occupational therapist who can work in a variety of settings.

Featured courses

You’ll gain occupational therapy knowledge and skills through collaborative online classes and asynchronous coursework. Featured courses include:

OTH 501: Neuroscience
OTH503: Models and Theories in Occupational Therapy Practice
OTH504: Foundations of Occupational Therapy
OTH514: Occupational Performance in Children and Youth
OTH512: Technology and Adaptations
OTH567: Research Methods for the Health Professions

Fieldwork

As part of the online program, you’ll complete five fieldwork experiences. These experiences are organized by levels, as follows:

Level-I: Community mental health (psychosocial)
Level-I: Physical rehab
Level-I: Pediatric settings
Level-II: Pediatrics, physical rehab, psychosocial, adults with intellectual disabilities, or community*
Level-II: Pediatrics, physical rehab, psychosocial, adults with intellectual disabilities, or community*

*Students are required to complete one Level-II experience in physical rehab.

On- campus lab immersions

You’ll complete five lab immersions on the Russell Sage College campus. During these lab immersions, you’ll engage in case based discussions and participate in problem based learning activities to gain proficiency in a related topic.

Topics you’ll explore include early intervention settings, occupational engagement in adulthood, foundations of physical rehabilitation, and more.

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