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Occupational therapy, a vibrant and growing profession, makes it possible for people to live independently and enjoy life’s activities. If you see yourself in such a career, Maryville University’s master’s degree program in occupational therapy could be for you. The post-baccalaureate Master of Occupational Therapy degree is designed to prepare students as entry-level occupational therapy practitioners.

We offer two routes of entry to our post baccalaureate master’s degree. Students entering Maryville as freshman may qualify for early direct admission to the post-baccalaureate Master of Occupational Therapy program. Students entering via this route complete an undergraduate degree and then transition directly to the Occupational Therapy Master’s program. Graduate admission is aimed at students who will have completed an undergraduate degree and completed all the prerequisite courses necessary to apply. Both routes of entry are competitive and based on qualification scores, application requirements and completed date of application.

Program Features

Occupational therapy education at Maryville reflects the University’s mission of creating a learning environment where teaching and mentoring students is paramount. The curriculum embraces the core philosophy of the profession: to promote peoples’ engagement in purposeful activity (occupation) including its interpersonal and environmental components, to prevent and mediate dysfunction and to elicit maximum adaptation.

Careers

What Can I Do With An Occupational Therapy Degree?

Occupational Therapists help individuals engage in everyday activities (occupations) important to them. Working with persons across the lifespan, occupational therapists utilize therapeutic activities to help clients achieve the functional goals they help identify.

Occupational Therapy is practiced in a variety of settings, including early intervention in-home, inpatient hospital service, long-term care facilities, schools and community settings.

Consistently rated as a top career based on job availability, salary and satisfaction, the median salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is $77,000; the average annual starting salary for a new graduate is $61,000. The job outlook through 2022 is expected to rise 29 percent, much faster than the average of all occupations.

Office Of Career And Professional Development

We are here to help graduate students navigate their way through the process of seeking meaningful and valuable career experiences, including internships, service opportunities, and part-time and full-time positions. Our team helps you develop a resume and cover letters, conduct mock interviews and contemplate your future career choices. We also offer ongoing professional development workshops and events.

The Office of Career and Professional Development team works closely with faculty to identify specific strategies for employment in your targeted industry. Expect a personalized experience as we support you in finding your niche in your chosen field.