Overview

The Occupational Therapy program at Colorado Mesa University focuses on helping people regain, develop or master everyday skills in order to live independent, productive and satisfying lives

Career

Occupational therapy practitioners work in a wide range of settings including schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, psychiatric facilities, and community health programs.

School systems, hospitals and long-term-care facilities are the primary work settings for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Mission

The mission of the Colorado Mesa University’s Occupational Therapy Program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to become competent and ethical occupational therapy practitioners who are equipped to meet the needs of diverse populations (e.g., individuals, groups, and communities) in a variety of practice settings.

Vision

Colorado Mesa University’s Occupational Therapy Program strives to help students learn how to think (not what to think) by building skills in critical thinking, professional reasoning, and evidence-based practice; develop professional identities through participation in leadership, advocacy, and research; solve big problems through collaboration, innovation, and mutually enriching community partnerships; and foster a sense of belonging in a supportive classroom environment that emphasizes student-centered learning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brain, Behavior and Occupation
Telehealth, Occupation and Modalities
Leadership and Ethics in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Practice
Functional Anatomy and Movement
Lifespan and Occupational Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

76 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average overall orA minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA of the last 60 credits may be considered for a holistic approach. If under a minimum of 2.7 GPA, there may be special consideration for a holistic approach.
A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university must be completed by the end of the Fall Semester prior to matriculation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37602 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37602 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25100 USD / year

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Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 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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