Occupational Therapy
Entry-level Masters OT (EMOT) Program
Overview
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Program Length
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Curriculum
Please note: The Entry-level Master's in Occupational Therapy (EMOT) program starting in September 2012 is full as of March 9, 2012.
If you wish to apply, your application will only be considered for inclusion on the wait list.
Overview
The Entry-Level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (EMOT) is for students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than occupational therapy and prerequisites.
Program Length
Degree Requirements
- 2 years of entry-level and graduate coursework
- 2 full-time Level II Fieldwork rotations (12 weeks each)
Length of Program/Activities – 2 years
- Year 1: September – May: fall and spring semester coursework; May – June: summer session coursework
- Year 2: September – December: fall semester coursework; January – June: two-full time Fieldwork Level II rotations (full-time) and online coursework; July – August: summer session coursework
Curriculum
YEAR 1
| Fall Semester | Credits |
| OT302 Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology (Lecture/Laboratory) | 4 |
| OT311 Health and Health Conditions | 4 |
| OT321 Foundations of Occupation-Centered Practice I | 2 |
| OT336 Occupation Through the Life Span (Lecture/Laboratory) | 5 |
| OT340 Domains of Occupational Therapy Practice – Fieldwork Level I | 2 |
| OT600 Occupational Therapy Professional Seminar | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| (17 undergrad/1 grad) | |
| Spring Semester | |
| OT308 Concepts in Neurodevelopment (Lecture/Laboratory) | 4 |
| OT322 Foundations of Occupation-Centered Practice I | 2 |
| OT357 Evaluation Process (Lecture/Laboratory) | 4 |
| OT577 Historical Perspectives on Theory-Based Practice | 3 |
| OT560 Interventions: Environmental Competence | 3 |
| OT561 Environmental Competence Lab | 1 |
| OT562 Environmental Competence In Action | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| (10 undergrad/8 grad) | |
| Summer Session I | |
| OT341 Occupational Analysis & Evaluation – Fieldwork Level I | 2 |
| OT467 Health Services Administration & Professional Development | 2 |
| OT603 Research Mentorship and Methods | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
| (4 undergrad/4 grad) | |
YEAR 2
| Fall Semester | Credits |
| OT440 Interventions: Enhancing Human Performance – Fieldwork Level I |
2 |
| OT441 Interventions: Enhancing Social Participation – Fieldwork Level I |
2 |
| OT552 Interventions: Enhancing Human Performance (lecture/laboratory) | 5 |
| OT558 Interventions: Enhancing Social Participation | 3 |
| Introduction to Specialty Practice in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| (4 undergrad/11 grad) | |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
| OT480 Fieldwork Level II A (January through March) | 6 |
| OT482 Fieldwork Level II B (April through June) | 6 |
| OT578 Evidence-Based Practice (January through June) | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| (12 undergrad/2 grad) | |
| Summer Semester (July through August) | Credits |
| OT627 Program Design & Evaluation | 3 |
| OT670 Advanced Research Seminar | 3 |
| OT682 Clinical Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| (all grad) | |
Credit Summary
| Total Undergraduate Credits | 47 |
| Total Graduate Credits | 35 |
Contact Us
Department of Occupational Therapy
130 S. Ninth Street
Suite 810
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 503-9610
Admission Requirements
Contact
For more information contact Stephen Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA at (215) 503-8013 or Stephen.kern@
jefferson.edu
Donald Sharples
Admissions Counselor
(215) 503-1044
donald.sharples @jefferson.edu
