Overview

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at Lewis University prepares you for professional careers through these standout features:

ACOTE Accreditation: The MSOT program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), ensuring that graduates meet the highest professional standards and are eligible for national certification and state licensure. ACOTE can be reached at 7501 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, phone: (301) 652-6611.

National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy (NBCOT)
2 Years to Complete: The OT Master’s program is a IN PERSON, 24-months in length, allowing you to earn a degree while completing Fieldwork/Clinicals.

Extensive Hands-On Clinical Training: Occupational therapy students gain practical experience through fieldwork in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community settings, preparing you for direct patient care roles.

Careers

Graduates of the M.S. in Occupational Therapy program at Lewis University are qualified to work in various medical and non-medical settings, including:

Hospitals
Rehabilitation Facilities
Schools
In-Home Patient Care
Private Clinics
Community-Based Organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include

Psychosocial and Community

Occupational Therapy and Aging

Evidence-Based OT
Occupational Therapy and Pediatrics

Technology and the Environment

Anatomy Applied to Occupation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

international deadline is 6 months before start date

Language

English

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 122 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)
Prerequisite coursework with grade C or above completed within the last seven years in the following subjects: human anatomy & human physiology I and II with labs, general psychology, lifespan development psychology, abnormal psychology, sociology, and statistics.
The MSOT Program at Lewis University is accepting 20 hours of observation, OR completion of 4 alternate activities and completion of a reflection page to satisfy the observation admission requirement.
Three recommendations (one recommendation must be from a supervisor in a work, internship, or volunteer setting; the remaining two should be from professional and/or academic references)
If English is not your native language, applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32955 USD / year

≈ 32955 USD / year
Out-of-State

32955 USD / year

≈ 32955 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32955 USD / year

≈ 32955 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.

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Funding

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