Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
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    Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America
    United States of America, Madison
    University Rank:#110
    Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Study Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 7, 2027.

    About Occupational Therapy MS

    Admissions to the Occupational Therapy, M.S. was suspended as of summer 2020. If you have any questions, please contact the department.

    TheMSOTprogram is a two-year professional program designed to prepare students for practice. It is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852). At the master's level, two years of didactic classroom learning is followed by 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork experiences in a variety of settings. This program meets the requirements for OTR certification set by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

    The occupational therapy program resides in the Department of Kinesiology and now offers two graduate professional programs, an entry-level doctorate (entry-level OTD) and a post-professional doctor of occupational therapy (post-professional (OTD) for therapists with earned Masters degrees. Occupational therapists interested in pursuing advanced research training may also apply to theM.S./Ph.D. in KinesiologyOccupational Science Track. The purpose of the graduate programs is to prepare clinicians, researchers, and teachers who possess a solid foundation in both the theoretical and applied aspects of the disciplines of occupational therapy and science.

    1. (Foundational Knowledge) Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychological and contextual substrates of human occupation in typical and nontypical development.
    2. (Foundational Knowledge) Discuss the role of personal and environmental factors on involvement in daily activities and community participation.
    3. (Foundational Knowledge) Critically examine and apply theories associated with the science of human occupation and models of interprofessional practice to service delivery.
    4. (Foundational Knowledge) Demonstrate knowledge of one's own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the needs of clients and populations served.
    5. (Scientific Inquiry and Theory Development) Articulate current problems facing the profession of occupational therapy in an interprofessional context with respect to theory, knowledge and practice.
    6. (Scientific Inquiry and Theory Development) Identify and critique current knowledge, theories and evidence to inform practice.
    7. (Scientific Inquiry and Theory Development) Demonstrate necessary skills for designing a scholarly proposal that includes a research question, relevant literature, samples, design, measurement and data analysis.
    8. (Scientific Inquiry and Theory Development) Participate in scholarly activities that evaluate professional practice, service delivery, and/or professional issues.
    9. (Practice Reasoning and Decision Making) Appropriately assess clients' participation in daily life activities and employ an interprofessional approach to determining clients' needs within the context of family and society.
    10. (Practice Reasoning and Decision Making) Identify factors within the environment that influence participation in home and community life.
    11. (Practice Reasoning and Decision Making) Plan for discharge in collaboration with the client and family and terminate occupational therapy when appropriate.
    12. (Professional Conduct) Articulate the values of the occupational therapy profession.
    13. (Professional Conduct) Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.
    14. (Professional Conduct) Describe the varied roles of the occupational therapist as practitioner, educator, researcher, and entrepreneur,
    15. (Professional Conduct) Establish appropriate therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, organizations and systems,
    16. (Professional Conduct) Use effective interpersonal communication and demonstrate effective and culturally sensitive group communication.
    17. (Professional Conduct) Demonstrate use of safety precautions with the client during the process of practice.
    18. (Professional Conduct) Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to care in health, education, and community settings.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Entry Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.

    A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 93

    English Program Requirements

    Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper.  Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706.  Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

    Applicants are exempt if:

    Tuition and Fee Information for Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Application Fee 60
    Occupational Therapy MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America

    United States of America, Madison

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