Description

Occupational Therapy involves the social, emotional, and physical rehabilitation of people of all ages who are mentally, developmentally, or emotionally challenged.  OTs provide patients with activities that aid them in mastering skills necessary to perform tasks at home, work, school, and in the community.  The goal is to guide the patient to a life that is as independent, productive and satisfying as possible.

Degree

OT or MSOT

(Masters degree program recommended for students who have completed a BA/BS degree)

Program Length

2 years (MS)

Professional Schools’ Organization

AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)

http://www.aota.org

Application Service

School specific application and admissions procedures.

Academic Admission Requirements

A BA/BS degree including a minimum of 12 credits in social sciences.  Also Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Statistics, Abnormal Psychology and Developmental or Child Psychology.

Admission Exam

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

http://gre.org

Personal Attributes & Experiences

Most OT programs require experience in health care or other related fields.

Recommendation Letters

No standard form