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Students engaged in occupational therapy training at Thomas Jefferson University, part of the 3+3 BS in Exercise Science to Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, East Falls

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At a Glance

  • College

    College of Rehabilitation Sciences

  • Campus

    East Falls

  • Format

    Hybrid (Online and On Campus)

  • Credits

    74

  • Duration

    2.5 Years

  • Starting Term

    Fall

  • Enrollment Options

    Part Time

The MSOT-EF is a hybrid, full-time, weekend (Friday/Saturday) program, designed for students who want to work part-time and/or have other life responsibilities. In Year 2, the on-campus schedule changes to Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the Summer 1 semester.  Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree are invited to apply.

Curriculum

Classes & schedule options available for completing your degree

Hear From Our Students

Phoebe is completing her final year of the East Falls Masters of Occupational Therapy program. She has served as the Assembly Student Delegate for the Student Occupational Therapy Association and the Induction Chair of the Pi Theta Epsilon, Epsilon Phi Chapter. 

She is currently completing her level 2 fieldwork at a pediatric outpatient clinic. She looks forward to completing her second and final level 2 fieldwork in Ecuador starting 09/2024 at a non-profit, pediatric outpatient clinic.

Lauren is a third-year occupational therapy student at Thomas Jefferson University. She has served as President of the Pi Theta Epsilon, Epsilon Phi Chapter, and as Volunteerism Chair for the Student Occupational Therapy Association.

As she completes her studies and transitions into the field of occupational therapy, Lauren is focused on applying her skills and experiences to assist individuals in achieving independence and living meaningful lives.

Outcomes

Learn about the graduation rates from our program

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 year-round, hybrid weekend (Friday/Saturday) for 2.5 years. The program comprised of classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education (fieldwork) rotations. 

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, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD  20814 
Phone: 301-652-6611  |  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.

Get in Touch

Leadership

Name: E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Position:
  • Program Coordinator, BS OTD Program
  • Interim Director, MS in Occupational Therapy
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4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Email: Adel.Herge@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-503-9608
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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-2800
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