M.A. in Occupational Therapy (One-Year): Course Sequence

The following provides an overview of the one year of study for the Master’s program in Occupational Therapy for individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. You may follow the course plan for the comprehensive exam option or you may choose to pursue the master’s thesis option. For more information on these two tracks, please read the Curriculum and Requirements.

Comprehensive Exam Option Course Overview

Read Course Descriptions here.

Fall Semester:

OT 451 Neuroscience of Behavior (4)
OT 470 Qualitative Research for Evidence-Based Practice (4)
OT 504 Health Promotion and Wellness (4)
OT 581 Quantative Research for the Practicing Clinician (4)

Spring Semester:

OT 580 Leadership Capstone (2)
OT 585 Advanced Seminar in Occupational Science (2)
Elective (4)
Elective (4)
Elective (4)

Thesis Option Course Overview

Fall Semester

OT 451 Neuroscience of Behavior (4)
OT 470 Qualitative Research for Evidence-Based Practice (4)
OT 504 Health Promotion and Wellness (4)
OT 581 Quantative Research for the Practicing Clinician (4)
OT 594a Thesis (2 units)

Spring Semester

OT 580 Leadership Capstone (2)
OT 585 Advanced Seminar in Occupational Science (2)
Elective (4)
Elective (4)
OT 594b Thesis (2)

Fall Semester 2 (if necessary)

OT 594z Thesis (2 units)