Overview

Key facts

Two curriculum options: traditional full-time, two year program or the hybrid full-time, three year program (for students who must maintain employment throughout the program due to life commitments.) Both lead to an entry-level Master of Science in occupational therapy. Completion of all prerequisite coursework; a minimum of 50 hours of work, volunteer, and/or job shadow experience with a licensed OT; and the previous attainment of a bachelor's degree are required before starting either program.

Why study Occupational Therapy at Grand Valley State University?

OT is considered one of the top careers for the future with a growth rate of 26% in the next eight years

Over the past three years, GVSU's occupational therapy program has had an overall pass rate of 100% on the NBCOT Board Exam.

The Occupational Therapy Department at GVSU focuses on critical thinking and the use of occupation in treatment, and supports a client-centered approach to treatment.

Career

OTs are employed in a variety of health care settings including:

Hospitals/acute care

School systems

Skilled nursing facilities

Mental health facilities

Private practice

Rehabilitation centers

Vocational rehabilitation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Foundations of OT

Group Occupations in Practice

Limitations on Occupation

Meaningful Living Through Occupation

Meaningful Living Laboratory

Fieldwork

Professional Socialization in Occupational Therapy

Research Design in Occupational Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

81 SCH

81-84

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of the Grand Valley State University graduate application, regardless of previous college attended.
All prerequisite courses completed and a bachelor's degree earned prior to entering the program. There will be no waivers or exceptions to this policy.
Completed applications and all application forms should be submitted and verified in OTCAS by January 15 for both the traditional program and the OT hybrid program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36612 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36612 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

36612 USD / year

≈ 36612 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Rapids

United States

990 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Why study Occupational Therapy at Grand Valley State University?

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