Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Center City

College

  • Center City Campus
  • College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Degree Earned

  • Master of Science

Program Length

2 years

Program Type

  • On Campus

Program Start

Fall Semester

Prerequisites

BA/BS Coursework

Contact Us

Name: Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Positions:
  • Director, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
  • Professor
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Application Closed

Our Center City Campus program enrolled its final cohort for the Fall 2022 Semester. Learn more about our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program offered on our East Falls Campus.

The Master of Science Program (MSOT) is a graduate degree program for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than occupational therapy. The MSOT program prepares you to work as entry-level practitioner in a variety of settings. Students have opportunities to do advanced work and independent study in areas such as specialized practice, research, academic teaching, collaboration with professional organizations and entrepreneurial projects under the mentorship of a faculty member.

Curriculum

Outcomes

Option for High School Seniors

Accelerated MSOT (3+2) for High School Applicants

High School seniors who are committed to earning a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy have the opportunity to do so in five years after graduation from high school, through partnership with the University of Delaware.

As of Fall 2020, University of Delaware students were accepted into the BS to Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (3+3) and will enter the professional phase on East Falls campus in Fall 2024. Please refer to BS to Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (3+3).

Cost of Attendance

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is a two-year program comprised of classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education rotation.

The Fact Sheet contains additional institutional information. For questions, contact Financial.Aid@jefferson.edu

Accreditation Information

The Master of Science Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

ACOTE, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929 | Phone: 301-652-AOTA

https://www.acoteonline.org/

ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. NBCOT Program data results are available here.

For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.