College of Education and Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Department
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Program Goals
At the successful conclusion of this MSOT degree program, students will:
- Have acquired, as a foundation for professional study, a breadth and depth of knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences, and an understanding of issues related to diversity
- Be educated as a generalist with a broad exposure to the delivery models and systems used in settings where Occupational Therapy is currently practiced, and where it is emerging as a service
- Have achieved entry-level competence through a combination of academic and fieldwork education
- Be prepared to articulate and apply Occupational Therapy theory and evidence-based evaluations and interventions to achieve expected outcomes as related to occupation
- Be prepared to be a lifelong learner, and keep current with evidence-based professional practice
- Uphold the ethical standards, values, and attitudes of the Occupational Therapy profession
- Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant in the supervisory process
- Be prepared to advocate as a professional for the Occupational Therapy services offered and for the recipients of those services
- Be prepared to be an effective consumer of the latest research and knowledge bases that support practice and contribute to the growth and dissemination of research and knowledge
(Accreditation Standards for a Master’s-Degree-Level Educational Program for the Occupational Therapist. Am J Occup Ther, 61 (6), 641-651.)
04/04/2012