Occupational Therapy, MSOT

Campus: Westchester, Online

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) at Pace University College of Health Professions is a hybrid, two day per week program designed to prepare competent and ethical occupational therapy practitioners who maximize clients’ quality of life and occupation engagement through technology, evidence-based, client-centered, and inter-professional practice.

The curriculum is delivered using a blended method combining both online and face-to-face instructions. Students can complete the program within 28 months with a total of 76 credits of didactic coursework and fieldwork components. Students are engaged in two levels of clinical fieldwork, Level I and Level II. There are three Level I Fieldworks that are associated with three practice courses in pediatrics, mental health, and physical dysfunction. Level II fieldwork consists of 24 weeks of full-time experiences in two different practice settings.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
OTH 500	Occupational Therapy Theory and Occupation Analysis	5
OTH 505	Occupation Engagement Across the Life Span	3
OTH 510	Applied Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy	3
OTH 515	Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy	5
OTH 525	Professionalism I: Communication Skills and Interprofessional Practice	1
OTH 530	Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health	4
OTH 535	Clinical Reasoning I: Community-based/Mental Health Level I Fieldwork	1
OTH 540	Occupational Therapy Practice in Physical Dysfunction	4
OTH 545	Clinical Reasoning II: Adulthood/Geriatrics Level I Fieldwork	1
OTH 550	Occupational Therapy in Productive Aging	3
OTH 555	Orthopedics and Neuro-Rehabilitation	3
OTH 560	Research Methods in Occupational Therapy	3
OTH 565	Evidence-Based Research in Occupational Therapy	2
OTH 570	Occupational Therapy Practice in Pediatrics	4
OTH 575	Clinical Reasoning III: Pediatrics/Adolescence Level I Fieldwork	1
OTH 605	Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy Research Project-A	3
OTH 610	Environmental Adaptations, Home Modifications and Ergonomics	3
OTH 615	Professionalism II: Professional Identity and Ethics	3
OTH 620	Assistive/Telehealth Technology and Virtual Environments	3
OTH 625	Current Trends and Emerging Areas in Occupational Therapy	1
OTH 630	Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy Research Project-B	2
OTH 635	Quality of Life, Health Promotion and Wellness	2
OTH 640	Clinical Reasoning IV: Fieldwork Level II	1
OTH 645	Occupational Therapy Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy	3
OTH 650	Fieldwork II A	6
OTH 655	Fieldwork II B	6
Total Credits		76