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 70 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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
OTH 500	Occupational Therapy Theory and Occupation Analysis	4
OTH 510	Applied Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy	3
OTH 515	Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy	5
OTH 560	Research Methods in Occupational Therapy	3
	Credits	15
Spring
OTH 505	Occupation Engagement Across the Life Span	3
OTH 525	Professionalism I: Communication Skills and Interprofessional Practice	2
OTH 530	Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health	5
OTH 535	Clinical Reasoning I: Community-based/Mental Health Level I Fieldwork	1
OTH 555	Orthopedics and Neuro-Rehabilitation	5
	Credits	16
Summer
OTH 540	Occupational Therapy Practice in Physical Dysfunction	5
OTH 545	Clinical Reasoning II: Adulthood/Geriatrics Level I Fieldwork	1
OTH 550	Occupational Therapy in Productive Aging	3
OTH 635	Quality of Life, Health Promotion and Wellness	2
	Credits	11
Second Year
Fall
OTH 565	Evidence-Based Research in Occupational Therapy	2
OTH 570	Occupational Therapy Practice in Pediatrics	5
OTH 575	Clinical Reasoning III: Pediatrics/Adolescence Level I Fieldwork	1
OTH 610	Environmental Adaptations, Home Modifications and Ergonomics	4
OTH 645	Occupational Therapy Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy	3
	Credits	15
Spring
OTH 640	Clinical Reasoning IV: Fieldwork Level II	1
OTH 650	Fieldwork II A	6
	Credits	7
Summer
OTH 655	Fieldwork II B	6
	Credits	6
	Total Credits	70