My favorite things about the Utica Occupational Therapy program include the extensive hands-on opportunities we are given during labs and clinics. The professors being so passionate made me excited to learn!
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Make a Living at Making a Difference
You’re a people person. You love helping others and have the patience and empathy it takes to help them through. You want a career that can take you places where you can make the biggest difference. Occupational therapy may be the program for you.
Utica University offers two convenient options for students interested in pursuing an MSOT degree. Day courses are provided in a traditional Monday through Friday format. Weekend courses are tailored for working adults, offering a blended curriculum of weekend classes and distance education. Weekend classes are typically scheduled 7-8 weekends per semester.
- The Utica University MS in Occupational Therapy program is one of the shortest in the Northeast at five semesters.
- Our average entering cohort is between 20 to 25 students (those who have or will have a BS or BA degree).
- New students will join current Utica students advancing from the Undergraduate to Graduate program.
- The curriculum prepares students to assume multiple Occupational Therapy roles working with individuals of all ages and abilities.
20-25
Average Cohort
$98K
Median Salary
69
Credit Hours
11%
Projected Job Growth
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Curriculum
Utica’s occupational therapy program is distinctive in its collaborative community alliances that enable faculty and students to meet the needs of society while promoting critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and skill development. The Occupational Therapy program is approved by the New York State Education Department and fully accredited through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
The M.S. program in occupational therapy consists of 69 credit hours of coursework and field work over five semesters. For details on learning objectives, course sequence, and more, see our full curriculum.
Career Outlook
Occupational Therapists are in high demand with a 2024 median income of over $98,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment opportunities within Occupational Therapy are abundant and projected to increase by 11% by 2033. We prepare our graduates to work in a variety of arenas of health care including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, community programs and private practice. Students and graduates have presented at national and state conferences, and many have published in occupational therapy journals and health related journals.
We’re proud of our students’ success and you’ll receive the same professional support to help you reach your goals no matter which enrollment option you choose.
The total number of graduates from the Occupational Therapy program at Utica University during the 3-year period of 2022-2024 was 138, with an overall graduation rate of 100%.
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34/34 | 100% |
| 2023 | 48/48 | 100% |
| 2022 | 56/56 | 100% |
| Total | 138/138 | 100% |
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy program is approved by the New York State Education Department and fully accredited through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
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