Graduate Programs

Occupational Therapy Master's Program (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is designed to prepare graduates to assume key roles in clinical practice, research, education or administration. Occupational therapists' responsibilities in these roles are to assure high quality services for client groups and to advance the practice of occupational therapy.

Incoming students must select one of two options, depending on whether or not they are already certified occupational therapists. In the Post-Professional Master Degree Program
(for certified occupational therapists), students may specialize in pediatrics, gerontology, administration/supervision, education or other approved topic. In the Professional Master Degree Program (for non-occupational therapists), in addition to required coursework, students take elective coursework which compliments their plan of study.

Towson University also offers a Combined B.S./M.S. degree program in Occupational Therapy. For more information about this program, see the Undergraduate Catalog or contact the Admissions Coordinator.

NOTE: All applicants for the Master degree programs in occupational therapy must complete an application for the program in addition to the graduate school application. Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Coordinator at 410-704-4170 for an application packet.

Professional Master Degree Program

Program Accreditation

Towson University's Professional Master Degree Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE's telephone number is 301-652A-OTA. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist, administered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure to practice; however, licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. (Persons convicted of felonies may be unable to sit for the Certification Examination and should inquire in advance of program entry regarding eligibility.)

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu