Overview

You will guide clients and help them regain their independence in everyday life activities at home, work, school, and in the community through responsive, evidence-based treatments. Through Occupational Therapy program from Governors State University the expert, caring, supportive faculty will help guide you along the way.

Career Path

Occupational Therapy is consistently ranked among the top professions in the United States. In 2017 alone, it was included in rankings by Forbes, and U.S. News and World Report, among others. Data collected in 2024, reported that the median annual salary of Occupational Therapists in Chicago, IL is at $103,362 with an average range of $86,771 -$121,028(salary.com). Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow by 16% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psych A & I

Psych A & I Lab

Level IA - Psychosocial

Peds OT

Aging

Leadership and Management

Health Promo, Wellness

Seminar in PAMS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

More details

National rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 121 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 excluding your freshman and sophomore year.
A personal statement paper – no longer that 2 pages and should articulate why you are choosing occupational therapy as a career.
Three letters of recommendation: One must be from a healthcare professional, one from an academic person; one from a mentor, employer, advisor, or volunteer experience supervisor.
Interview by invitation based on review of application
A $750 seat deposit is required upon acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24810 USD / year

≈ 24810 USD / year
Out-of-State

24810 USD / year

≈ 24810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24810 USD / year

≈ 24810 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Scholarships Information

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