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Master of Occupational Therapy

Governors State University

  • University Park, 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 (0 year): 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's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: NACES/AICE evaluation)
  • Good standing at last institution
  • Programme-specific requirements and materials per catalog
  • English test (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in each section
  • Or PTE 53 per section)
  • Financial statement for F-1/J-1.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: four or more years after grade 12 or equivalent, NACES/AICE evaluation), Programme-specific requirements, Two recommendation letters for many programmes, GRE only if the programme requires it (SAT/ACT/GMAT ).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
  • PTE Academic 53 in each section

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Support Evidence.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines for your programme. Apply online and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Send official transcripts
  2. With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
  3. Plus programme-specific materials
  4. English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the admission decision letter. After admission
  5. The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
  6. Then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,672 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusUniversity Park
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Human Services
DepartmentDepartment of Occupational Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteApplicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Jan 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    7 Jan 2027

    55 days left

Scholarships

Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.