Occupational Therapy, MSOT

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Master of Science • OCCTHRY MSOT

The Entry-Level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is a post-baccalaureate entry-level practice degree intended for students who want to study to become occupational therapists.

The curriculum sequence is intentional and complies with standards established by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Classroom education is provided by experienced educator-clinicians and is supported by on-campus practical activities and off-campus experiences in practice settings. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Davenport University provides education that is knowledge-driven and prepares students for contemporary and emerging areas of practice.

The 67-credit Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is a full-time on-campus program offered at the W.A. Lettinga Campus. Students enter in the Fall Semester and progress through the curriculum as a cohort. The program is 24 months in length and is conducted over 6 consecutive semesters (including summers).

Academic Preparatory Requirements

All students admitted into the Davenport University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy are expected to have a baccalaureate degree and specific undergraduate preparation. Prerequisite course requirements can be met through transfer courses that have similar content and academic rigor.

Learning Outcomes

Plan and produce occupation based evaluation, treatment, goals, and documentation.
Interpret the importance of purposeful activity and meaningful occupation to consumers, colleagues, administrators, and policy makers .
Support professionalism through ethical behavior, advocacy, and willingness to assume leadership roles that address the diverse needs of individuals, communities, and society.
Synthesize aspects of professional and social responsibility through socially and culturally competent communication and interaction.
Exemplify effective entry-level practice through depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and abilities in assessment and treatment.
Critically appraise and select adaptive and technological strategies intended to enhance function, facilitate participation, and expedite communication in contemporary and emerging areas of practice.
Create best-practices by consistently seeking, critically reviewing, and utilizing information from the literature and credible sources.
Assess options through creative thinking and critical reasoning when addressing challenging issues related to practice and the profession.