Occupational Therapy
A page within Occupational Therapy
Earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Program distinction
ENTRY LEVEL MASTER'S DEGREE
30 month program
PERFECT PASS RATE
100% pass rate on National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam
SMALL CLASS SIZES
Low student-faculty ratios for personalized feedback & relationships
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Throughout curriculum in coursework, labs, fieldwork, and clinic experiences
HEALTH SCIENCE CONSORTIUM
Inter-professional collaboration & research with allied health programs from local universities

Graduate preparation and employment
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAM
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). AOTA contact info
IMPRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Employment of Occupational Therapists is expected to grow 17% from 2020-2030, much faster than occupational national average (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

What is an occupational therapist?
Occupational Therapy (OT) practitioners implement a holistic perspective focused on adapting environments to fit the client.
Practitioners incorporate techniques to assist people across lifespan participate in everyday activities (occupations). Services provided by an OT include:
- Individualized evaluation
- Environment evaluation
- Goal determination
- Customized interventions for daily activity performance
- Recommendations & training in equipment use
- Caregiver guidance & education
- Outcomes evaluation

Contact our program
PROGRAM INQUIRIES & APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Application Review Specialist
4033 Health Science Center
pamann@uwlax.edu
MEET OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Program Director - Occupational Therapy
4049 Health Science Center
lschaffer@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Physical Dysfunction
Neurological Conditions and Treatment
Acute care and inpatient rehabilitation
GoBabyGo!
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Facilitator
LSVT-Big Certified (Parkinson's Treatment)
Strong interest in Interprofessional Education (IPE) and community based practice
Increasing access to OT for underserved populations