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Master of Occupational Therapy

Colorado Mesa University

  • Grand Junction, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a 27-month, Entry-level ACOTE-accredited doctoral degree starting each spring.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Occupational therapist (OTR)

Curriculum

  • 27 continuous months starting in spring: integrated coursework and fieldwork around Naperville and Chicago
  • 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and an individual 14-week capstone experience. Accredited by ACOTE
  • Graduates are eligible to register for the NBCOT exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
  • Foreign credentials evaluated by TEC
  • ECE
  • WES or another NACES member
  • Nursing and physician assistant applicants contact international admissions about the evaluation process
  • Proof of funds for one year of tuition plus living costs

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution; foreign credentials evaluated by TEC, ECE, WES or another NACES member; nursing and physician assistant applicants contact international admissions about the evaluation process; proof of funds for one year of tuition plus living costs

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • TOEFL PBT 550

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Identification Page
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Prior Degree Certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Financial Support Evidence
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate program entry criteria. Prepare prior degree records and relevant supporting documents. Check language proficiency requirements. Submit the graduate application and pay any applicable fee. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,880 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or schoolAcademic program division requires confirmation.
DepartmentDepartment of Occupational Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value76
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInternational Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level; confirm graduate eligibility)

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Scholarships

International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level; confirm graduate eligibility)

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.