Program Overview

Occupational Therapy, MS

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) at Pace University College of Health Professions is a hybrid, weekday 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.

Overview

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.

Curriculum

The program includes the following required courses:

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

Total Credits: 73

Campus

The program is offered on the Westchester campus and online.