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Tuition USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 10 years
Delivery On-campus
Location San Jose, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Occupational Therapy at San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: San Jose, 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. Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy
  2. Occupations through the Lifespan
  3. Professional Development I
  4. Evaluation in Occupational Therapy
  5. Occupational Analysis
  6. Functional Kinesiology for Occupational Therapists

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 to Classified Graduate StandingThe following prerequisites must be met:1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) in upper division courses and prerequisite courses.2. Minimum of 80 hours volunteer experience or equivalent paid work experience in 2 different types of therapeutic settings; 60 of the hours must be completed under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Hours must be verified by supervisor on Evaluation Form for Volunteer Experience available from the Department of Occupational Therapy and submitted at the time of application.3. Completion of Student Information Form available from the Department of Occupational Therapy.4. Human Anatomy with human cadaver laboratory (virtual laboratory acceptable), 4 semester units or 5 quarter units.5. Physiology with laboratory, 4 semester units or 5 quarter units.6. Introductory psychology course or acceptable upper division psychology course as substitute, 3 semester or 4 quarter units.7. Introductory Sociology or Cultural Anthropology course, 3 semester or 4 quarter units.8. Abnormal Psychology course, 3 semester or 4 quarter units.9. One college level skills course may be taken through adult education. The purpose of the course is to have students work with an artistic medium. Acceptable courses include: Ceramics, painting, weaving, graphic arts or woodworking. Previous work may be accepted as fulfilling this requirement, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.10. Statistics course, either an upper division course offered by the departments of education, social sciences, psychology or division of health professions or a lower division statistics course that covers correlations and analysis of variance, 3 semester or 4 quarter units.11. Neuroanatomy/Neuroscience - May be taken on SJSU campus or online. Courses from other institutions may also be acceptable at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. 3 semester units or 4 quarter units.12. Evidence of understanding of occupational therapy and defined career goals in relation to that profession as stated on the Student Information Form and/or accompanying personal written statements (see #3 above).13. Ability to write as demonstrated in the student information form (#3 above), transcripts of all previous work submitted and any correspondence.14. A GRE (Graduate Record Examination) combined minimum Quantitative and Verbal score of 297 is required. A minimum GRE verbal score of 153 is required and a minimum Analytical Writing score of 4.0 are required; a score of 4.5 or higher in Analytical writing is desired, the Miller Analogies Test (cut-off score 400) can be substituted for the GRE if preferred. Note: Scores must be sent to both the Department of Occupational Therapy, and the University.15. Three letters of recommendation from former instructors, employers, supervisors, or other individuals knowledgeable about the candidate\'s academic abilities, capacity for goal-directed behavior, and the ability to integrate and synthesize ideas.16. Personal interview by Graduate Committee may be requested. If so, the student will be notified. If transportation, cost, and time are prohibitive a phone or online interview can be arranged.All prerequisite courses should be completed before acceptance into the program. All transcripts must be sent to the Department of Occupational Therapy, in addition to the University. For current admission procedures, please visit http://www.sjsu.edu/occupationaltherapy/.These requirements exist for all students holding baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines. The department reviews completed files and makes recommendations for acceptance or denial to the SJSU Admissions Office.Note: Following completion of the academic coursework (61 units), students must be enrolled in and complete (with a "CR") two Fieldwork Courses, OCTH 201A and OCTH 201B, prior to the University awarding the Master\'s Degree in Occupational Therapy.The purpose of OCTH 295 is to provide independent inquiry in advanced topics in occupational therapy practice, including theoretical and clinical problems. The Comprehensive Master\'s project requires critical analysis and synthesis of information gathered, crafted into a publishable paper or poster and oral presentation.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 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.

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  • Start Date Fall 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 10 years
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