MS in Occupational Therapy Program By Clarkson University |Top Universities
Program Duration

27 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,428 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our department prepares you for today's world, tomorrow's challenges and future careers. We help you master fundamental academic abilities, personal and social development, and the philosophical values of occupational therapy (OT).

Our programs emphasize the core philosophy of Clarkson University, with four components serving as common threads through multiple courses:

  • Learn to communicate effectively
  • Develop an appreciation for diversity in both working and living environments
  • Recognize the importance of personal, societal, and professional ethics
  • Understand how science and technology can be used to serve humanity.
Instead of asking, "What's the matter with you?" our occupational therapists ask, "What matters to you?"

Life is composed of “occupations,” day-to-day activities that we find meaningful and purposeful. Occupations vary from person to person and may include roles such as being a parent, a friend, a student, a spouse, an athlete, a painter, a traveler and so on. We tend to take occupations for granted until we encounter challenges that prevent us from doing them. Occupational therapists help people re-engage in the occupations they value.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our department prepares you for today's world, tomorrow's challenges and future careers. We help you master fundamental academic abilities, personal and social development, and the philosophical values of occupational therapy (OT).

Our programs emphasize the core philosophy of Clarkson University, with four components serving as common threads through multiple courses:

  • Learn to communicate effectively
  • Develop an appreciation for diversity in both working and living environments
  • Recognize the importance of personal, societal, and professional ethics
  • Understand how science and technology can be used to serve humanity.
Instead of asking, "What's the matter with you?" our occupational therapists ask, "What matters to you?"

Life is composed of “occupations,” day-to-day activities that we find meaningful and purposeful. Occupations vary from person to person and may include roles such as being a parent, a friend, a student, a spouse, an athlete, a painter, a traveler and so on. We tend to take occupations for granted until we encounter challenges that prevent us from doing them. Occupational therapists help people re-engage in the occupations they value.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3+
56+
80+
  • Complete a baccalaureate degree, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Take all the necessary pre-requisite courses. The overall grade point average in all pre-requisite courses should be a minimum of 3.2 with no grade lower than C.
  • Submit documentation of a minimum of 40 hours of observation/volunteer work or work experience under the supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. If you are unable to complete observation hours due to COVID, please contact us for an alternative essay, and the observation hours requirement will be waived. 
  • Submit three letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty member from a university or college who can speak to your academic or professional character, and at least one letter must be from an occupational therapy professional. Letters from family or friends will not be accepted.
27 Months
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

21,428 USD
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International Students

21,428 USD
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More programs from the university

A full list of the undergraduate programs available at Clarkson University is available here. The university uses the Common App for its applications, and undergraduate applicants must provide an official secondary school transcript, mark sheets and national exam scores (if applicable). They must also provide two letters of recommendation, SAT or ACT score reports (SAT code 2084, ACT code 2698) and TOELF or IELTS scores to show English proficiency if necessary. The priority deadline for international applicants is January 15th, after which applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Test optional for incoming Fall 2024 go to our website for more information..

Find out more about how to apply by visiting this page.

All admitted applicants are considered for merit funding, which ranges from $5,000 to $30,000 per year. Clarkson also participates in the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program, which will has a deadline of January 15th.


A full list of the postgraduate programs available at Clarkson University is available here. The university offers graduate programs in business, engineering, sciences, education and health fields.

Entry requirements vary by program go to our website for specific information about applying. Typically applicants must submit an application form, transcripts from all post-secondary education, including courses and grades, two-three letters of recommendation, an essay or statement of purposes, and a resume. Business programs will require GMAT scores, while most other courses will require GRE scores. Engineering programs based at the university’s Capital Region Campus don’t require GRE or GMAT testing. TOEFL or IELTS scores may be required to show English proficiency.

Tuition fees for international students at the postgraduate level vary depending on the program, ranging from $961 to $1,606 per credit. All admitted applicants are considered for financial assistance. For master’s students, funding is usually in the form of a partial-tuition scholarship or assistantship. Some admitted PhD applicants are offered full funding, based on the teaching and research needs of the student’s department. Only merit-based aid is available.

Specific scholarship opportunities are mentioned here. For example, the MBA program has a chart showing the scholarships, based on GPA and GMAT score.
If your application to study at Clarkson University is accepted, any scholarship or assistantship funding will be mentioned in the offer letter. 
 

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