Overview

About Occupational Therapy at Walsh University

Occupational therapists work with clients to build or restore their abilities to perform daily tasks or "occupations" by utilizing a holistic approach. Each client is evaluated to determine not only the reason abilities have been impacted, but also to establish a personalized therapy plan that considers an individual’s responsibilities and everyday environment.

The Occupational Therapy program from Walsh University is in the process of developing a hybrid program. While students would still attend some classes in a face-to-face format, several classes will be offered exclusively online.

Why should I choose a Master’s program instead of a Doctoral program?

We get this question a lot! The most obvious answer is that Master’s programs are shorter in length, so you can graduate and start your OT career sooner!

Graduates of a master’s program and doctoral program take the SAME certification exam from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) even though doctoral students attend classes for additional semesters and have to complete a 16-week experiential component in addition to 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork experience. National board certified occupational therapists only need 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork to apply for licensure in any state.

Employers do not differentiate between an entry-level master’s degree or entry-level doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Since both are considered “entry-level” degrees, there is no difference in pay after graduation.

Both degrees are appropriate for someone who wants to work as an occupational therapist. The entry-level doctoral degree offers additional semesters focusing on topics such as research, administration, policy development, education, and theory development. An entry-level doctoral degree is appropriate for students who would rather focus on these areas of practice. Seasoned clinicians often recommend waiting to obtain a doctoral degree until a therapist has been working for a few years and determines an area of OT he or she would like to specialize. At that point, a doctoral degree focused on the therapist’s intended career path can be pursued, making it easier to transition to the intended area of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy

Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Performance

Evidence-Based Practice I

Occupational Therapy

Therapeutic Interventions in Pediatrics

Therapeutic Interventions in Adults and Geriatrics

Conditions in Occupational Therapy

Biomechanics in Occupational Therapy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

North Canton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application for admission
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended evaluated by WES. Transcripts need to be translated into English, with a course by course evaluation, and calculated on a 4.0 scale.
Evidence of English proficiency: TOEFL score of 500 or higher on the paper-based test, 173 or higher on the computer-based test, or 61 or higher on the Internet-based test. IELTS score of 5.5 or higher. Walsh University's institutional identification number is 1926.
Walsh's Certificate of Financial Responsibility indicating that student possesses funds available to pay for the first academic year. This form will be provided to you upon receiving your application for a particular program.
Copy of passport
GRE or GMAT- depending graduate program of interest
Additional admissions materials may be needed (see specific graduate program admissions page)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21400 USD / year

≈ 21400 USD / year
Out-of-State

21400 USD / year

≈ 21400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21400 USD / year

≈ 21400 USD / year

Living costs

North Canton

United States

1034 - 1706 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

About Occupational Therapy at Walsh University

Why should I choose a Master’s program instead of a Doctoral program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

North Canton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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