The mission of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Findlay is to prepare occupational therapists who understand and value a community-focused and occupation-based approach to practice, are leaders in a variety of professional roles and participate in ongoing professional development in preparation for service in diverse communities.
The University of Findlay's Master of Occupational Therapy Program offers several options:
1. Traditional Program
Master of Occupational Therapy Traditional Program
The University of Findlay’s traditional program is a five-and-one-half-year program with two years of pre-professional requirements and three years of professional course work, plus six months of fieldwork. After the fourth year, students receive a bachelor of science degree in health studies with a master of occupational therapy awarded at the end of the program. Read more about the traditional program.
Freshman Early Assurance
The University of Findlay offers the option of freshman early assurance.
Students with a 3.5 GPA (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or higher, and a 25 ACT (1700 SAT) score may be eligible. A completed application to The University of Findlay must be postmarked by Dec. 1 to be considered for early assurance. Students who do not meet the requirements above may apply for admissions to the professional graduate program during their sophomore year of college.
Bachelor's Degree Holding Students
The University of Findlay’s Traditional Occupational Therapy Program is offered in a combined bachelor’s/master’s format. It is not solely a graduate program, as it incorporates both undergraduate and graduate coursework. Our program provides 3.5 years of professional coursework; two years at the undergraduate level, and 1.5 years at the graduate level. The OT program was specifically designed for students to receive a master’s degree in 5.5 years. However, we also welcome students who possess a bachelor’s degree to apply for the professional phase of the program.
Master of Occupational Therapy Weekend Program
You can earn a master of occupational therapy degree in three years. The weekend program meets six times per semester year-round on Fridays and Saturdays. Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree. Read more about the weekend program.
The University of Findlay’s traditional
occupational therapy program is offered in a combined bachelor’s/master's format. It is not a post-baccalaureate program where the student receives a bachelor’s degree in another subject and then applies to graduate school. Our program provides 3.5 years of professional coursework; two years at the undergraduate level and 1.5 years at the graduate level. Read more about
transferring to UF.
Master of Occupational Therapy Program Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Program was accredited for a full 10 years in 2013 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at:
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
Phone number for AOTA is: 301-652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org
| Year | Entered | Graduated | Grad Rate |
|---|
2014
| 50
| 35
| 68%
|
|---|
2015
| 55 | 45
| 82%
|
|---|
2016
| 55
| 49
| 89% |
|---|
NBCOT certification exam: Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx.
Best in the Midwest
The University of Findlay has earned top rankings in U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of "America's Best Colleges." This is the 10th consecutive year that Findlay has been listed in among the top regional universities in the Midwest. The survey also ranked Findlay's Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs among the best graduate programs of their kind in the country. Continue reading.
Faculty appointments may be arranged by contacting the Office of Admissions at
visitinfo@findlay.edu. If you have questions about the program please call 419.434.6558.