Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
Program Vision: The vision of the UMHB Occupational Therapy Program is to prepare our graduates to meet the diverse and ever-changing occupational performance needs of local, national, and global communities through provision of high quality, compassionate, integrity-based occupational therapy services and commitment to lifelong learning.
Program Mission: To develop compassionate, well-prepared practitioners who possess a strong professional identity and love for lifelong learning and are prepared to engage in ethical evidence-based, entry-level practice, leadership, scholarship, and service.
Program Admission Requirements
The UMHB OT program has a rolling admission process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received and accepted until the class of 30 is filled.
Step 1: Submit your application through OTCAS. Required documents for a completed UMHB OT application:
• Original transcripts
• Must have 3.0 GPA minimum for last 60 completed hours at time of application
• Must have B (3.0) or better on all UMHB OT prerequisites
• Resume
Use instructions on UMHB OT webpage/OTCAS page
UMHB OT will not review the essay required by OTCAS or references required by OTCAS.
Step 2: Interview Process (for applicants invited to interview)
Interviews will occur on a regular basis and will include breakfast with applicants and faculty, individual interview with faculty, and a group interview/project activity.
Three essay prompt options will be provided when the interview is scheduled, and one will be randomly selected for an essay on interview day.
Campus tours will be offered to those interested.
Step 3: Notification of Selection
Students will be notified of their selection status via email within two weeks of on-campus interview.
Requirements for Graduation
Successfully complete all coursework with a grade of “C” or better and maintain a 3.00 GPA throughout the program.
All Level II Fieldwork must be successfully completed within 24 months of completion of didactic coursework.
ACCREDITED MASTER’S-DEGREE-LEVEL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 - Spring 1
| OCTH 6320 | Human Occupation | 3 |
| OCTH 6321 | Foundations of Occupation: Movement | 3 |
| OCTH 6322 | Foundations of Occupation: Neuroscience | 3 |
| OCTH 6310 | Occupational Therapy Theory and Process | 3 |
| OCTH 6180 | Foundations of Occupation-Based Practice | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester 2 - Summer 1
| OCTH 6250 | Evidence-Based Practice 1 | 2 |
| OCTH 6440 | Occupational Performance: Psychosocial Influences | 4 |
| OCTH 6315 | Therapeutic Processes in OT | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester 3 - Fall 1
| OCTH 6350 | Evidence-Based Practice 2 | 3 |
| OCTH 6430 | Neurological Assessment & Intervention 1 | 4 |
| OCTH 6331 | Foundations of Occupation: Chronic Conditions | 3 |
| OCTH 6432 | Musculoskeletal Assessment & Intervention | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester 4 - Spring 2
| OCTH 6451 | Pediatric Practice 1: Clinical Context | 4 |
| OCTH 6355 | Adult Practice: 1 Community Context | 3 |
| OCTH 6435 | Neurological Assessment & Intervention 2 | 4 |
| OCTH 6260 | Professional Writing | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester 5 - Summer 2
| OCTH 6460 | Leadership & Management in OT | 4 |
| OCTH 6465 | Occupational Performance: Functional Cognition | 4 |
| OCTH 6115 | Immersive Practice Applications | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester 6 - Fall 2
| OCTH 6352 | Pediatric Practice 2 - Community | 3 |
| OCTH 6356 | Adult Practice 2: Clinic | 3 |
| OCTH 6491 | Case-Based Special Topics | 4 |
| OCTH 6230 | Integration of Occupation Based Practice | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester 7 - Spring 3
Total Credit Hours: 80