Graduate Programs

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

Degree Requirements

The Professional Master's Degree Program consists of 59 units of master degree prerequisite courses and 36 units of required and elective graduate courses with or without a thesis (a total of 95 units of course work). All students complete two three-month, full-time internships (Level II Fieldwork*) where they apply the theoretical knowledge and skills appropriate to an entry-level qualified professional occupational therapist. Most sites for each three-month internship are in the mid-Atlantic area, but arrangements also can be made in other locations if openings are available.

*All Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 24 months of completion of academic course preparation.

*Documentation of health status, insurance, screenings, and training is required. See department Web site for more information.

Required Courses

Electives (3-6 units)

Students who complete the project option will have 6 units of electives; those students who complete the thesis option will have 3 units of electives. Elective courses must be approved by the department. Students cannot apply more than 9 units of 500-level graduate coursework towards their degree.

NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration with your elective units and some additional course work. Refer to Graduate Catalog for more information.

Post-Professional Master's Degree Program

Admission Requirements

• Discuss program of study with Post-Professional Program Director.
• Possess a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA for full admission or a 2.50 GPA for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
• Complete an accredited entry-level professional training program in occupational therapy.
• Successfully complete the Certification Examination for Occupational Therapists, Registered.

Submit the following items directly to the Graduate School Office, Towson University,
8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:

• Three reference forms.
• A graduate occupational therapy admission essay.

Admission Criteria

Certified occupational therapist applicants are screened after the Graduate School receives application materials on an applicant-by-applicant basis. These applicants are admitted to the Occupational Therapy graduate program throughout the academic year. Applicants must follow the procedures outlined below.

• Submit application and transcripts to the Graduate School.
• Meet standards for GPA.
• Meet standards for scores on the three reference forms.
• Meet standards for scores on the admission essay.

Degree Requirements

The Post-professional Master Degree Program for Certified Occupational Therapists consists of a total of 36 units of required and elective courses, with or without a thesis.

Required Courses

Specialization Courses (6 units)

Students may specialize by completing 6 units in pediatrics, gerontology, administration/supervision, education or other approved topic.

NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration with your elective units and some additional course work. Refer to Graduate Catalog for more information.

Combined M.S./Sc.D. Degree Program in Occupational Therapy/Occupational Science

The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science at Towson University offers a Combined M.S./Sc.D. degree program in Occupational Therapy/Occupational Science. For more information about the program, visit the Web site at www.towson.edu/OT or contact the Post-Professional Graduate Program Director, 410-704-4170.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

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

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