Program Overview
The Occupational Therapy at Grand Valley State University is a MSc 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- OT 502 - Theoretical Foundations of OT Credits: 3
- OT 503 - Group Occupations in Practice Credits: 2
- OT 505 - Limitations on Occupation Credits: 3
- OT 551 - Meaningful Living Through Occupation Credits: 3
- OT 552 - Meaningful Living Laboratory Credits: 3
- OT 553 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 1) Credits: 2
- OT 555 - Professional Socialization in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
- OT 557 - Research Design in Occupational Therapy Credits: 2
- OT 558 - Mental Health Services in Occupational Therapy Credits: 2
- OT 559 - Mental Health Laboratory Credits: 1
- OT 561 - Child and Adolescent Practice Credits: 3
- OT 562 - Child and Adolescent Laboratory Credits: 2
- OT 563 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 2) Credits: 1
- OT 564 - Occupational Therapy Research Proposal Credits: 2
- OT 565 - Occupational Therapy Services Administration Credits: 3
- OT 571 - Adult Practice Credits: 3
- OT 572 - Adult Laboratory Credits: 3
- OT 573 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 3) Credits: 1
- OT 651 - Older Adult Practice Credits: 3
- OT 652 - Older Adult Laboratory Credits: 3
- OT 653 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 4) Credits: 1
- OT 660 - Level II Fieldwork (Part 1) Credits: 9
- OT 661 - Level II Fieldwork (Part 2) Credits: 9
- PA 535 - Grant Writing Credits: 3
- STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions Credits: 3
- IPE 507 - Building Relationships Across Inter-professional Domains (BRAIDS) Credits: 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
- Academic achievement of a minimum 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses and in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. At least 9 credit hours of prerequisites must be completed at the time of application prior to the application year. The elective and the statistics course are not included in this requirement. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended through the Fall semester.
- Recommendation letters (two) are required. One must be completed by a registered occupational therapist and the other by a professor who is able to comment on your academic performance. A Graduate Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant do not qualify. For non-traditional students, an employer may be substituted for the academic professor requirement. The letters of recommendation (LOR) are now electronic with the instructions included in the graduate school application. We highly recommend that you use the electronic method of submitting your LOR\'s. However, a student that wishes to obtain a letter of recommendation prior to the senior year at the time of submitting the graduate school application may do so with paper LORs. Click on the appropriate link for paper LORs: Traditional Program LOR Weekend Hybrid Program LOR Provide the paper copy to the appropriate recommender. Once it is completed, have him/her place it in a sealed envelope and mail it to the GVSU Admissions Office (Grand Valley State University, Attention: Admissions, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale MI, 49401)
- Documented volunteer experience for a minimum of 50 hours under the supervision of an occupational therapist. All hours must be included in order for your application to be complete. (Mail this and all supplemental materials to the Admissions Office, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401)
- Completion of Achievement Summary Form detailing student accomplishments that reflect the core goals of the program. (Mail this and all supplemental materials to the Admissions Office, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401)
- An interview and an onsite writing sample.
- International student applicants should be able to communicate well in English and submit the following materials:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State 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.
About Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months