Master of Occupational Therapy

Worcester State University

The Master of Occupational Therapy program at Worcester State University provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to become a competent, compassionate practitioner who helps people of all ages build or regain the skills needed to live full and productive lives. Our full-time day program is an exceptional value. An integral component of our curriculum, Level II Fieldwork provides you with valuable, real-world experience and helps you establish important professional connections that may lead to permanent jobs. During your two, full-time, 12-week sessions, you will work alongside licensed, registered occupational therapists, helping individuals who have psychosocial and physical disabilities in settings such as hospitals, mental health facilities, and outpatient clinics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to conduct hands-on research in an area that interests you, culminating in a thesis paper. In recent years, students’ research has been published in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Special Interest Sections Quarterly newsletters, and OT Practice Magazine. Any individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving an act likely to affect professional practice should meet with the Department Chair prior to applying to the program. Prior incidents may affect eligibility for fieldwork, certification, and employment. A CORI check and/or drug test is typically required prior to Fieldwork Level I and Level II placements.

Worcester State University