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The Program in Occupational Therapy prepares students for professional practice and through its research generates knowledge to address the issues facing individuals with disabilities, chronic diseases and developmental disabilities. Students are prepared as generalists but, in addition, can concentrate their studies for work in pediatrics, aging, rehabilitation, work and industry or social participation. The curriculum focuses on the dynamic interaction of the biological and psychological, environmental and occupational factors that enable persons to fulfill roles, and lead meaningful and productive lives. Students interact with leading physicians and scientists whose practice and science is contributing to better methods of treatment of persons with disabilities. In addition, students are linked with community agencies and leaders that are providing services to individuals with disabling conditions. Undergraduate students in pre-medical, psychology, biology or anthropology will find that the program offers a means of applying their knowledge in a professional field. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be a participant in an approved three-two program and have completed prerequisite courses from an accredited college or university. The Program in Occupational Therapy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the NBCOT. (Note: A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.)
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree Program
The professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree requires courses that develop the knowledge and skills necessary to practice occupational therapy. Each candidate for a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree must complete a minimum of 70 hours of coursework, usually accomplished in five semesters of study (two academic years and the intervening summer.) Six months of supervised clinical fieldwork (12 credits) is required to be completed within 12 months of completion of coursework.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree Program
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is a degree providing students the opportunity to focus their occupational therapy studies in one of five areas of concentration: Productive Aging, Social Participation and the Environment, Rehabilitation, Work and Industry, and Pediatrics. The OTD requires seven semesters of study and three clinical placements for students entering professional practice. Post-professional students enrolled in the OTD have varying program lengths based on prior degree and experience.
A full description of degrees in Occupational Therapy is available from the office of the Program in Occupational Therapy, or at the web site www.ot.wustl.edu.
Tuition and fieldwork fees (MSOT, full time) per semester: $12,192 for six semesters
Tuition and fieldwork fees (OTD, full-time): $12,192 per semester first four semesters, $14,032 per semester last four semesters
Part-time tuition: $965 per credit
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