Occupational Therapy (Residential), MS

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program - residential

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Arizona School of Health Sciences   Length of Program Tuition and Fees Admissions

Graduation Requirements Curriculum Courses: Descriptions and Credit Values

An entry-level, residential master’s program for individuals wishing to become occupational therapists. The mission of the program is to prepare high quality practitioners to meet patient needs in changing healthcare delivery settings. The program is 28 months in length and provides a strong foundation of critical inquiry applied to practice, education, and administration of healthcare.

Length of Program

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is a 28-month, full-time program of study offered in a residential format, culminating in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree (MSOT).  The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program will consist of content delivered in 26 courses that equate to 78 credits.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is due twice a year at ATSU. It is due at the beginning of the first and second semester. Each payment is half the cost for the entire year. Tuition may be paid any time during the week that it is due. Delinquent tuition penalties accrue at 1.5% per month, which is 18% per year.

Class/Year	Tuition	Educational Supply Fee
Class of 2020, year 1	$31,842.00	$1,050.00
Class of 2019, year 2	$30,326.00	$1,050.00
Class of 2018, year 2	$11,972.00	$350.00

Admissions

Application Process

ASHS’ MS in OT program participates in a centralized application processing service called the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). Applications may be obtained through OTCAS at www.otcas.org. Questions regarding the OTCAS account may be directed to OTCAS at 617.612.2860 or by email at otcasinfo@otcas.org. All other questions should be sent to Admissions at admissions@atsu.edu or 866.626.2878 ext. 2237.

Application Deadline

Applications for the Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Program are processed on a rolling admissions basis, but applicants are encouraged to apply early. Point of entry into the program is only once each academic year with classes beginning in late August.

Admission Requirements

1. Candidates accepted for admission will have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation.
2. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, and a 2.75 science GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
3. Applicants are required to submit all official college or academic transcripts.
4. Applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 20 contact/observation hours in the occupational therapy field. More than one setting is recommended.
5. Applicants must secure three (3) letters of reference. One of these letters must be written by: a present or former faculty member, academic advisor, or employer. One reference letter should come from a professional from the occupational therapy field or another clinical supervisor. The final letter can come from a reference of your choice, but may not be from a friend or family member. Letters from an educational consulting service will not be accepted. New letters of reference must be submitted for each application year.
6. Applicants who are considered potential candidates will be invited to participate in an applicant interview process.
7. Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the academic term prior to matriculation at ATSU.
8. Applicants are expected to be computer literate and experienced in word processing. All curricula require extensive computer usage. Accepted applicants are required to have a laptop computer prior to the first day of class.
9. Students must obtain and maintain Health Care Provider level of CPR certification. Verification must be submitted to the Occupational Therapy department prior to enrollment.
10. Applicants are required to submit to a criminal background check at their own expense. Applicants need to be aware that having a felony conviction might impact a graduate’s future ability to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam and/or ability to obtain state licensure to practice.
11. All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to the Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T Still University. You can find information on the methods by which you can demonstrate your English Proficiency in the General Admissions section. International Admissions Requirements
12. Applicants who wish to be considered for more than one ATSU-ASHS program, including both Occupational Therapy programs, MSOT and OTD-entry level (and including Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Audiology), must submit separate application fees, transcripts and references. Acceptance to ATSU-ASHS is to a specific program and is not transferable to any other program. Application materials are not transferable from one application year to another.
13. Applications for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy-entry level program are processed on a rolling admissions basis, which means that seats are offered to qualified applicants beginning in October and ending when all seats are filled. For that reason, applicants are encouraged to apply early as seats fill quickly. Point of entry into the program is only once each academic year with classes beginning in mid-July.

Prerequisite Courses

1. Human Anatomy: one course with lab, minimum of 4 semester/6 quarter hours
2. Human Physiology: one course with lab, minimum of 4 semester/6 quarter hours (Note: Human Anatomy/Physiology I and II may be substituted for the above courses)
3. Science: In addition to numbers one and two above, one course for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
4. Statistics: one course for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours. Course must be behavioral, education, psychological or mathematical statistics. Business statistics does not fulfill this requirement
5. Lifespan Human Development: This requirement can be met by having one course, for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours that covers human development from birth through gerontology OR by having both a Child development course, for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours, and a Gerontology/Psychology of Aging course, for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours
6. Introduction or General Psychology; one course for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours
7. Abnormal Psychology: one course for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours
8. Introduction to Sociology OR Cultural Anthropology: one course for a minimum 3 semester/4 quarter hours
9. English: Two courses of composition, grammar/literature, for a minimum 6 semester/8 quarter hours
10. Humanities: Two courses (e.g., philosophy, religion, literature, fine arts, logic, ethics, or foreign language), for a minimum 6 semester/8 quarter hours
11. Medical Terminology: one course for a minimum 1 semester hour/1 quarter hour.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree, all students in the residential program must:

1. Complete with a passing grade of all didactic coursework and maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
2. Complete with a passing score of all Level II fieldwork, within 24 months of completion of didactic coursework.
3. Complete a directed research project and a project presentation.
4. Discharge all financial obligations to ATSU.
5. Attend commencement activities and graduation.

Curriculum

Courses