OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
You can become an occupational therapist by earning your degree online. The average earnings for this profession are $54,660 per year. Occupational therapists can remain generalists or choose from many different specialties, including:
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Cognitive disabilities
- Mental health
- Lifestyle redesign
- Physical disabilities
- Low vision rehabilitation
Certificate of Advanced Study in Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
$13,090.00 Request Information
The online Certificate of Advanced Study in Occupational Therapy is an ideal degree program for those individuals who are looking who currently have an entry-level master's degree in occupational therapy and who wish to obtain advanced skills that will help promote the occupational therapy profession and build on their current experience while refining their clinical skills.
Throughout the course of this online Occupational Therapy certification, students will focus on research, leadership, critical thinking and entrepreneurial concepts, and will be immersed in coursework that emphasizes the changing role of occupational therapy while supporting individual learning in a selected area of practice.
All applicants must have a Masters in Occupational Therapy (must be from an Accredited Council for Education of Occupational Therapy or a World Federation of Occupational Therapy Accredited program).
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Boston University Online
$37,686.00 Request Information
The online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from Boston University's College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is an excellent online program for those healthcare professionals who are looking to develop the knowledge that is needed for actively shaping health and rehabilitation services.
This 20-month OTD program offers its students the highest-level of online Occupational Therapy courses that have been designed to provide students with a strong mentorship model that is based on one-on-one peer/faculty relationships.
This online OTD program provides its students with personal guidance as they work though this number one ranked Best Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy in U.S. News & World Report 2008 program.
Students in this online occupational therapy program will work with award-winning faculty members as they develop the well-rounded knowledge that is needed for succeeding as an effective practitioner.
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Master of Occupational Therapy
Boston University Online
$36,544.00 Request Information
Boston University's online Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree program, offered through the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, is a 22-month post-professional program designed to guide students in developing their knowledge and skills of the practice of occupational therapy.
Ranked as the number one Best Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy in U.S. News & World Report 2008, this online OT degree has been created to build on skills and knowledge that its students developed during their the BS-level education, and their time as practicing occupational therapists.
Dedicated to providing high-quality online educational options, this distance education degree in occupation therapy program uses an 11-course MSOT program as a method for aiding the students in developing the advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will aid them in becoming effective practitioner.
BU Sargent College's award-winning faculty offers its students an opportunity to benefit from a mentorship that will guide them in becoming highly-qualified and talented Occupational Therapists.
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies (M.S.)
A.T. Still University
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The online Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies (M.S.) degree from AT Still University is a post-professional program that was created to aid individuals who are looking to further their education through strengthening their academic foundations, improving their clinical reasoning and critical analysis skills, and increasing their the ability to practice in varied clinical and administrative settings.
This is an ideal occupational therapy degree for any individual who requires a program that will give them the flexibility that is needed balancing their busy schedule with their educational studies, and who are looking to focus their study on areas, such as pediatrics, geriatric management, health administration, and public health management.
ATSU's Arizona School of Health Sciences offers this online 42-credit hour transitional program for U.S. licensed occupational therapists who wish to study current issues and procedures in the O.T. field.
Must have current NBCOT OR state license. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Science in Human Movement (M.S.)
A.T. Still University
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AT Still University has created their online Master of Science in Human Movement (M.S.) degree to be a flexible online program that will guide students in developing a comprehensive knowledge of human movement science, functional anatomy, and physiology, and kinesiology, as well as functional assessment an program design.
Throughout the course of this online human movement degree, students will students will study a number of topics, such as:
- Human movement
- Performance enhancement
- Corrective exercise
The focus of this online human movement degree program has been set on enabling its students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide leadership in advanced human movement services.
With this online degree in human movement, individuals are given a choices of three tracks to choose from: Sports Conditioning; Geriatric Exercise Science; and Corrective Exercise
All applicants have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Post Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy
Utica College
$21,900.00 Request Information
Designed for those currently licensed occupational therapists who have a bachelor's level degree, the Online Post Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy from Utica College will prepare students for various careers in occupational therapy through emphasizing research and practice in their courses.
Each of the courses in this online Post Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy degree program offer its students a flexible option for studying a variety of topics, including:
- Theoretical Basis of Occupational Therapy
- Human Occupations
- Emerging Issues in the Community and Profession
- Occupation-Based Practice with Children
- Occupation-Based Practice with Adults
- Theory Into Action
- Occupational Therapy Manager
- Advanced Professional Roles
- Clinical Research
- Action Research Project Planning/Implementation
Courses in this online occupational therapy degree program are all taught by qualified and experienced clinicians with real world experience, and offers each students a fully online option for gaining the advanced knowledge and skill-set that is needed for succeeding as an advanced practitioner of occupational therapy.
Each of the courses in this program will include a $60 technology fee per course.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
Post-Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
$13,090.00 Request Information
Created for those individuals with a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy who are looking to take their education to the next level, the online Post-Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University offers students a flexible option for merging their experience and practical skills with advanced professional knowledge.
This online program does require students to participate in some on-campus work that is tailored for working professionals as a means of enabling them with an advanced knowledge of emerging research, leadership, critical thinking and entrepreneurial concepts of occupational therapy.
Graduates of this online degree in occupational therapy will have built on their experience and refined their clinical skills in specialized practice.
All applicants must have a Bachelors in Occupational Therapy (must be from an Accredited Council for Education of Occupational Therapy or a World Federation of Occupational Therapy Accredited program).
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education