Thomas Jefferson University and Villanova University

3+2 Entry-Level Master's of Occupational Therapy Transfer Agreement

Thomas Jefferson University and Villanova University have entered into an articulation agreement that enables students to earn both the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Entry-Level Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) degrees in 5 years after graduation from high school.

Students will apply for admission to the 3+2 occupational therapy program using the regular Villanova undergraduate application. If admitted, students will spend the first three years at Villanova and then proceed to Jefferson School of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University for the final two years of graduate occupational therapy coursework and fieldwork. The BS in Biology or BS in Psychology from Villanova will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson School of Health Professions. The graduate occupational therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of two years at JSHP.

For more information about the graduate occupational therapy transfer agreement, contact Sr. Associate Director of Admissions at JSHP, Don Sharples, donald.sharples@jefferson.edu 215 503-8890, or Allied Health Advisor at Villanova University, Dr. John Friede, john.friede@villanova.edu 610-519-4833. Or visit the Villanova website at: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/healthprofessions/affiliates/

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