Master of Occupational Therapy

University of Indianapolis

As an occupational therapist, you can help patients set their goals and take the steps to reach them in getting back to the everyday activities they want to achieve. UIndy’s master of occupational therapy (MOT) is ideal for career-changers who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to continue working while going to OT school. You’ll emerge as a practitioner in a valued occupation where you’ll truly impact the health and well-being of your clients.

ADVANTAGES

• Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Program classes take place on campus two days per week, with accompanying coursework to be completed online
• Undergraduate field of study can be in any area
• Great for career-changers
• Prepares you as a generalist, with a strong foundation for future specialization
• Gives you the tools to integrate evidence with practice

The mission of the entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy program within the School of Occupational Therapy is to develop caring and competent occupational therapy practitioners who are lifelong learners and leaders within local, national, and global communities. Students evolve into practitioners who are critical thinkers and demonstrate the ability to understand scholarship to be able to integrate evidence with practice.

Learning opportunities cultivate leaders with high standards of professionalism in existing and emerging practice areas. Graduates impact the health and well-being of clients across diverse populations by facilitating engagement and participation in valued occupations.

The approximately 76 credit-hour curriculum is completed in 31/2 years of academic work, plus various full-time fieldwork experiences integrated in the curriculum and six months prior to completing the program.