Occupational Therapy (Master's Degree)
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Are you interested in graduate studies leading to a degree in occupational therapy?You're in the right spot. You'll enter the occupational therapy program with a bachelor's degree already in hand, and earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in two and a half to three years. |
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Are you interested in undergraduate studies leading to a degree in occupational therapy?You're looking for our undergraduate entry occupational therapy program, where you'll earn a Bachelor of Science in health science and a Master of Science in occupational therapy in five and a half years. Learn more about our combined degree program. |
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In the occupational therapy program, you’ll engage in a mix of classroom, laboratory, group projects, and various levels of fieldwork experiences. As a student, you will become practiced in entry-level occupational therapy theory, evaluation and treatment techniques, clinical reasoning, research, teaching skills, management, and teamwork.
With the opportunity for flexible scheduling, the occupational therapy program is ideal for any type of student. You’ll gain experience working under the direction of trained therapists in two full-time internships that will help you build essential technical and clinical skills, critical problem-solving techniques, leadership skills, and self-confidence and professional identity. And, with more than 300 fieldwork sites across the country that are affiliated with the program, chances are that you’ll be able to do something you love—all while giving back to your community.
Admissions Requirements
This program enrolls students in the fall term only.
Apply through OTCAS
Applications for the Master's in Occupational Therapy must be submitted through OTCAS.
In order to be considered, applications must be complete in OTCAS by the January 1 program deadline. Materials required are: Personal Statement, Resume, Official Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation.
International Applicants
All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:
- Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed College level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
- Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
Our Associate Director of International Admissions Nicholas Venn can answer any questions you may have about enrolling in Springfield College as an international student. You may email him at nvenn@springfield.edu or via phone at (413) 748-3891.
Curriculum
Course requirements (85 credits)
- OCTH 501 - Occupational Therapy Fundamentals Credits: 3
- OCTH 503 - Professional Seminar I Credits: 1
- OCTH 505 - Group Process Credits: 1
- OCTH 506 - Group Process Lab Credits: 0
- OCTH 512 - Neuroscience and Occupation I Credits: 3
- OCTH 514 - Neuroscience and Occupation I Lab Credits: 0
- OCTH 515 - Functional Movement in Occupations Credits: 2
- OCTH 520 - Development, Occupation, and Performance in Childhood and Infancy Credits: 4
- OCTH 521 - Application of Theory and Evidence in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice Credits: 3
- OCTH 525 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents Credits: 3
- OCTH 527 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents Lab Credits: 0
- OCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Management Credits: 3
- OCTH 582 - Graduate Seminar Credits: 3
- OCTH 584 - Clinical Education I and Professional Seminar II Credits: 3
- OCTH 612 - Research Project Design Credits: 2
- OCTH 626 - OT Research Project Credits: 1-3
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(must be taken for a total of 3 creduts to meet program requirements)
- OCTH 631 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I Credits: 3
- OCTH 632 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II Credits: 3
- OCTH 633 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III Credits: 3
- OCTH 634 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Credits: 4
- OCTH 635 - Development and Adaptation for the Older Adults Credits: 3
- OCTH 637 - Occupation, Dysfunction and Adaptation in Adults V Credits: 3
- OCTH 683 - Professional Seminar III Credits: 1
- OCTH 684 - Clinical Education II Credits: 9
- OCTH 685 - Clinical Education III Credits: 9
- OCTH 687 - Professional Seminar IV Credits: 1
- PHTH 506 - Clinical Human Anatomy I Credits: 3
- PHTH 507 - Clinical Human Anatomy I Lab Credits: 0
- PHTH 508 - Clinical Human Anatomy II Credits: 3
- PHTH 509 - Clinical Human Anatomy II Lab Credits: 0
- RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3
- RSCH 615 - Qualitative Research Methodology Credits: 3
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- RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
II. Additional Fieldwork Options for Students
- OCTH 585 - Individualized Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy Credits: 1-6
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May be elected by students at any time during program, subject to approval of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and to site availability.
- OCTH 686 - Specialty Clinical Education Credits: 0
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Typically elected by students in their third winter, subject to approval by Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and to site availability.
* These dates depend upon the availability and preferences of clinical sites and clinical site supervisors.
Students entering from the Springfield College Health Science/Pre-OT program
I. Course requirements (59 credits)
- OCTH 521 - Application of Theory and Evidence in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice Credits: 3
- OCTH 525 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents Credits: 3
- OCTH 527 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents Lab Credits: 0
- OCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Management Credits: 3
- OCTH 612 - Research Project Design Credits: 2
- OCTH 626 - OT Research Project Credits: 1-3
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(Note: OCTH 626 must be taken for 3 credits to meet program requirements)
- OCTH 631 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I Credits: 3
- OCTH 632 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II Credits: 3
- OCTH 633 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III Credits: 3
- OCTH 634 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Credits: 4
- OCTH 635 - Development and Adaptation for the Older Adults Credits: 3
- OCTH 637 - Occupation, Dysfunction and Adaptation in Adults V Credits: 3
- OCTH 683 - Professional Seminar III Credits: 1
- OCTH 684 - Clinical Education II Credits: 9
- OCTH 685 - Clinical Education III Credits: 9
- OCTH 687 - Professional Seminar IV Credits: 1
- RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3
- RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
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Optional course:
- OCTH 686 - Specialty Clinical Education Credits: 0
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(this course has a three credit course fee)
Deadline
Master of Occupational Therapy candidates must submit applications via OTCAS here. The application deadline is January 1.
Cost
| Graduate Program Courses | $1,105 per credit |
| Approximate total cost (85 credits) | $93,925 |
| Graduate Student Fee* | $385 |
| Enrollment Deposit | $300 |
All approximate costs above are based on 2020-21 academic year costs.
*The graduate student fee (full time) includes the following costs for the 2020-21 academic year.
- Student Government Fee: $20
- Community Engagement Fee: $35
- Recreation Fee: $315
- Class Dues: $15
The graduate student fee (part-time) is $85 per semester.
