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Occupational Therapy

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Tuition USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ypsilanti, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Occupational Therapy at Eastern Michigan University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Occupational Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Ypsilanti, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Occupational Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Models of Practice
  2. Neurological Foundations of Human Occupation
  3. Philosophy of Occupational Therapy
  4. Foundations of Movement and Human Occupation
  5. Therapeutic Relationship Skills in the Occupational Therapy Profession
  6. Theory and Analysis of Occupation
  7. Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission Criteria
The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) requires a 2nd admissions process (portfolio due August 1st) and a student cannot apply to EMU as an occupational therapy graduate student until the requirements for the portfolio have been completed, reviewed by the occupational therapy faculty, and a request to join the program has been extended. Carefully review the criteria below to identify how you could apply to EMU to complete pre-admission coursework prior to submitting your portfolio. Please note that the criteria below do not apply to students who are still working towards a bachelors degree.
  • If you do not need financial aid to complete pre-admission coursework you should apply to EMU as a non-degree seeking graduate student. If accepted by the occupational therapy program, after the review of your portfolio, you will be provided directions on how to become a fully admitted graduate student.
  • If you need financial aid to complete pre-admission coursework you should apply to EMU as a 2nd Bachelors student by contacting the University Advising and Career Development Center (UACDC). If accepted by the occupational therapy program, after the review of your portfolio, you will be provided directions on how to become a fully admitted graduate student.
  • If all pre-admission coursework has been completed at another college or university and you do not need to complete coursework at EMU you are able to submit a portfolio, due August 1st, for consideration as outlined on the website. If accepted by the occupational therapy program, after the review of your portfolio, you will be provided directions on how to become a fully admitted graduate student.
Portfolio Deadline
The competitive admission process consists of a review of portfolios. Portfolios must be received no later than August 1st for students interested in beginning the program in the winter semester of that academic year. No late submissions are accepted.
The portfolio must include the following items:
  • Official and sealed college transcripts from all schools attended,
  • Results of the GRE General Test,
  • Three academic references,
  • Documentation of 100 hours of completed volunteer service with a minimum of two volunteer reference forms from these experiences,
  • A sample of reflective writing.
Detailed information about the portfolio process can be found on the program\xc2\x92s website. We strongly encourage all students interested in applying to the program to attend a group advising session with the OT Intent Advisor and meet with the OT Intent Advisor in order to successfully complete their application. Applicants may only apply to the Occupational Therapy Program two times.Graduate Record Examination (GRE)The GRE revised General Test or GRE General Test is required as part of the application process to EMU Occupational Therapy program for both the MOT and COT tracks.. There is no test that is acceptable as a substitute for the GRE. Results of the GRE General Test must be included in the portfolio. GRE test results are accepted if taken within 3 years of an applicant\xc2\x92s date of application. If taking the GRE in the months leading up to application it should be taken no later than June 30th in order to ensure scores are available by the August 1st application deadline. Results should be sent to Eastern Michigan University and a copy of the results placed in the portfolio. There is no minimum GRE score necessary to be considered for admission however average scores admitted to the program include a combined score of over 300 on the quantitative/verbal and 4.0 on the writing.GRE score reports must be received following the guidelines as delineated above. In the event that appropriate score reports are not provided to EMU and found within the portfolio, the candidate will be removed from consideration for admission.GPAApplicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. This GPA will be calculated from the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of course work. It is the expectation that the average successful applicant has a GPA much higher than 3.0.Pre-Admission CourseworkIn order to be considered for admission to the occupational therapy program, applicant\xc2\x92s must complete the following pre-admission courses with a grade of B- or better. All courses must be completed within 10 years of the application deadline with the exception of Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Neuroanatomy, which must be 5 years of age or younger on the application deadline. Visit pre-admission courses for more information. If you have previously taken these courses at another university please note that all pre-admission substitutions must be pre-approved before the submission of your portfolio. All pre-admission coursework must be completed by the August 1st application deadline. Submission of your portfolio without course completion or pre-approval will result in your application being denied.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 597 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Eastern Michigan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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