Established in 1941, the Occupational Therapy School at Eastern Michigan University gives students the opportunity to enroll in a joint degree program and awards graduates with both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in occupational therapy. Students spend five years in the program, with the first three focusing on the undergraduate studies and the last two focusing on graduate coursework. Course options include the introduction to occupational therapy, neurological foundations, research methods, occupational performance, supervision and professional roles, and philosophy of occupational therapy. Before graduation, students must also complete six months of clinical fieldwork. Tuition costs for the combined program are available upon request. The school offers financial aid for those who qualify.
Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 921
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-3060
emich.edu
The undergraduate occupational therapy degree program offered by the University of New Hampshire was designed as a combined bachelor's/master's degree plan. During the first three years of courses, students complete the required general education studies and begin to concentrate on the occupational therapy core classes. During the senior year of undergraduate studies, students begin to participate in professional coursework and move toward the graduate program. Courses include neurological functions, human movement, environmental effects, human occupation, introduction to research techniques and occupational therapy psychosocial evaluation and intervention. Students must also complete clinical fieldwork before graduation. As of the 2010-2011 academic year, tuition costs are approximately $5,100 per semester. Financial aid is available for qualified students.
University of New Hampshire
11 Garrison Ave.
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-2230
unh.edu
Occupational therapy students attending the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are enrolled in the school's Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Combination Professional Entry Track. Students can complete the program in five years, and graduates earn both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Students complete the requirements to obtain the bachelor's degree during the first three years of study and spend the final two years earning the master's degree. In addition to the classroom training, all graduates must also complete six months of full-time fieldwork. Courses include gerontology, pediatric occupational therapy, biomedical and rehabilitation instrumentation, low vision and visual impairment, advances in occupational science and assistive and rehabilitation technology. Tuition costs are available upon request, and financial assistance is available for students who qualify.
University of Wisconsin Graduate School
Department of Occupational Therapy
3203 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-229-6569
graduateschool.uwm.edu