Offered in: Schaumburg | Roosevelt Online

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program at Roosevelt University offers a hybrid format, combining the convenience of online learning with in-person immersive sessions to build connections with minimal on-campus requirements. The MSOT degree program connects students with expert faculty, innovative resources, and networking opportunities, preparing students for careers in diverse healthcare environments. The program is designed to be completed in just under two years.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The Occupational Therapy Master’s Degree has applied for Developing Program Status through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org.

The program must be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates 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).  Upon successful completion of this examination, the individual student will become 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 state licensure application requires completion in addition to certification. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Recommended minimum GPA 2.75 out of 4.0
• Personal statement
• Current resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions

Prerequisite courses:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (with labs) - must be taken within the past 15 years
• General/Introductory Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology or Human Growth & Development
• Social Sciences (Sociology or Anthropology)
• Statistics

When you are ready to apply, you will submit your application through OTCAS .

Transfer Student Policy

Requests to transfer occupational therapy coursework will be reviewed by the Program Director on a case-by-case basis. Only credits from ACOTE accredited OTA, MSOT or OTD programs that meet ACOTE standards for content will be considered. 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Academic Standards and Progression Policies may be found in the Occupational Therapy Student Handbook. 

Successful Completion of Fieldwork Rotations

Progression through the MSOT program requires successful completion of all fieldwork rotations.

• If a student fails a fieldwork rotation, the case is reviewed by the Program Director and the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC).
• A remediation plan may be required prior to a new placement.
• Fieldwork must follow the established rotation schedule.
• Failure of a second fieldwork rotation results in dismissal from the program.

Graduation Requirements

• Successful completion of 75 total credit hours, including 20 of those credits designated for Level II Fieldwork experiences.
• Completion of 24 weeks of full-time Level II Fieldwork, conducted within the United States, or at an international facility where the supervising occupational therapist has graduated from a program recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
• Completion of the MSOT program within 36 months of matriculation, unless a written continuation appeal has been submitted, reviewed, and approved by the MSOT Program Director. 
• Completion of all Level II Fieldwork within 18 months following the final day of the Fall 2 semester of the curriculum sequence.
• Successful completion of all academic coursework, including any required remediation plans or learning contracts, prior to the start of Level II Fieldwork.
• Students must pass all courses in each semester before progressing to the next term, consistent with program progression and retention policies.
• The MSOT degree is conferred upon successful completion of all academic and fieldwork requirements and fulfillment of all institutional obligations.
• Students must maintain standards of professional conduct and ethical practice throughout the program to remain eligible for graduation.
• Graduates who meet all requirements (and pending ACOTE accreditation), are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination and enter the profession as competent, ethical, entry-level practitioners.
• Graduates must be aware that a felony conviction may affect their eligibility to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or to obtain state licensure.

Your degree map is a general guide of courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change.