M.S. in Occupational Therapy
South Orange Village, USA
Master degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 1,520 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Fast-track counseling
By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.
Key Summary
Occupational therapists (OTs) help their clients regain lost abilities, develop new skills, and live life to the fullest. That work can take many forms — from serving children with development disabilities to helping a patient relearn daily tasks after a stroke, to working with people who have physical and mental disabilities.
As the first entry-level master’s program of its kind in New Jersey, our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) program has shaped hundreds of students into competent general practitioners.
With our unique blend of academics and clinical experience, you’ll be well-prepared to join this booming healthcare field. Our occupational therapy students do exceptionally well on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, and many have professional occupational therapy job offers before they graduate.
Why Earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)?
Earning an MSOT prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare, focusing on helping individuals regain or improve their daily living and working skills. This degree covers essential aspects like occupational therapy evaluation, adhering to the occupational therapy code, and mastering the occupational therapy degrees' curriculum. The OT program emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and ethical practice, preparing graduates for diverse settings. Career outcomes range from hospitals and schools to private practice, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in this field.
Please join us at our monthly virutal information sessions where you can connect directly with staff and learn about the benefits of studying at Seton Hall. You can RSVP at the link below
First Year
Fall Semester (17 credits)
- Orientation to the occupational therapy domain & process
- Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology for Occupational-Centered Practice (lecture)
- Functional anatomy and kinesiology for occupational centered practice (experiential)
- Neuroscience and functional cognition for occupational-centered practice
- Occupational therapy reasoning and practice skills (lecture)
- Occupational therapy reasoning and practice skills (experiential)
- Occupational justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion for occupational-centered practice
- Principles for evidence-informed practice I
Spring Semester (15 credits)
- Assessments for occupational-centered practice with adults
- Occupational-centered practice for adults with orthopedic conditions (lecture)
- Occupational-centered practice for adults with neurologic conditions (lecture)
- Occupational-centered practice for adults with neurologic conditions (lab)
- Occupational-centered practice for adults: integrative experiential seminar
- Occupational-centered practice for mental health across the lifespan
- Group process for occupational-centered practice
- Fieldwork level I: Rehabilitation
Summer Semester (9 credits)
- Occupational therapy leadership and management
- Wellness and health promotion for occupational-centered practice
- Assistive technology of occupational-centered practice
- Development and context for pediatric occupational-centered practice
- Fieldwork level I: Behavioral health, community health, mental health
Second Year
Fall Semester (13 credits)
- Occupational-centered practice for pediatrics (lab)
- Occupational-centered practice I: infants and children (lecture)
- Occupational-centered practice II: Adolescents (lecture)
- Level I fieldwork: Pediatrics
- Professional transition and interprofessional practice
- Principles for evidence-informed practice II
- The reflective practitioner
Spring Semester (5 credits)
- Level II fieldwork 1
- Professional development: Reflection seminar I
Summer Semester (7 credits)
- Level II fieldwork 2
- Professional development: Reflection seminar II