Master of Occupational Therapy

Overview

About the Program

The mission of the Master’s Program (MOT) is to prepare occupational therapists who value clinical and professional reasoning, implement contemporary evidence-based, community-focused, and occupation-based approaches to practice grounded in the tenets of humans as occupational beings. Graduates are ethical, reflective, autonomous practitioners who are leaders in a variety of meaningful professional roles for service with diverse populations. 

The MOT Program course sequence allows working adults with busy lives, jobs, and families to pursue a graduate degree. The weekend hybrid structure of this program makes it possible for students from other states to commute and complete their degree. On-campus classes are scheduled one day per weekend with a maximum of four times per module. 

Program

Highlights

At the University of Findlay, the Occupational Therapy program prepares you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and community settings by developing the clinical knowledge, compassionate care, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to help individuals achieve greater independence, participation, and quality of life.

Admissions

Admissions Requirements

Students wishing to apply for admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy Program must complete the admission criteria and prerequisite courses. Students enrolled at the University of Findlay are given special consideration.  

Admission Requirements 

• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. Please refer to each program entry point for specific admissions requirements.  

Candidates must have completed the following prerequisite courses with a “C” or better prior to beginning the program. Click here to view course descriptions. If you would like to have your courses evaluated to determine whether they meet the requirements, please utilize Transferology for this purpose. Click here to access our Transferology Guide for instructions.  

• MATH 221, Integrated Statistical Analysis 
  or MATH 223, Applied Statistics & Data Analysis 
  or BSLA 314: Applied Statistics  

• BIOL 201 & BIOL 201L Introduction to Anatomy 
  & Physiology w/ lab 
  or 
  BIOL 222 & BIOL 222L Anatomy & Physiology for 
  Health Professions I w/ lab 
  AND 
  BIOL 223 & BIOL 223L Anatomy & Physiology for 
  Health Professions II w/ lab  

• PSYC 100: General Psychology 

• PSYC 208: Lifespan Development 

• PSYC 233: Abnormal Psychology  

• ANHS 220: Medical Terminology 

• SOCI 105: Introduction to Sociology 

Factors considered during the selection process: 

• GPA (minimum 3.0) 

• Completion of prerequisite courses  

• Involvement in extracurricular and community service activities 

• Understanding of the profession 

• Professional recommendations 

• Written and verbal skills 

• Leadership 

While the application criteria serve as general guidelines, final decisions are based on a review of the student’s entire record. 

Students enrolled at the University of Findlay are given special consideration. 

Program Entry Points 

Students interested in entering the MOT program can choose from the following options: 

Post-Baccalaureate 

Students who have completed, or are in the process of completing, a bachelor’s degree and the required prerequisite courses from any university may apply through OTCAS one year prior to the year they intend to enter the MOT program. Healthcare experience is preferred, although it is not required. 

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) Occupational Therapy Strand 

Eligible candidates include students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or have earned an associate degree in Occupational Therapy (OTA) or Physical Therapy (PTA) and are enrolled in the University of Findlay Bridge Accelerated Pathway MOT Strand or are enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree.  

Curriculum

Course Requirements

Designed to be completed in nine consecutive modules with summer terms, the Master’s of Occupational Therapy Program includes: 

• 63 academic course credits 

• 3 Level l Fieldwork credits (120 hours) 

• 12 Level ll Fieldwork credits (960 hours) 

Level l Fieldwork is integrated throughout the academic program and Level ll Fieldwork follows the completion of all academic requirements. Click here to view the Master of Occupational Therapy courses. 

Students earning a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy must complete the following curriculum. The curriculum consists of required courses. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog.  

The occupational therapy program reserves the right to make program and admission requirement changes without prior notice.