Master of Occupational Therapy
North Central College
Key Information
Campus location
Naperville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 870 / per credit
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Introduction
Occupational therapy professionals work with people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, the loss of limbs, or other disabilities. The professional (entry-level) Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program will provide you with a diverse experiential curriculum that challenges you to develop the professional knowledge, leadership, and ethical behaviors necessary to be purposeful and competent practitioners. Additionally, diving into these health professions early on will allow OT students to rapidly develop their skills in real-life situations.
This educational process, grounded in the college’s liberal arts tradition, will prepare you to collaborate inter-professionally within your communities. Our OT program links education, research, and practice; enabling you to grow throughout your career while providing occupation-based services to clients across the lifespan.
How it Works
- The program takes 24 continuous months to complete.
- Enrollment begins in the fall of each year and occupational therapy students complete the degree in August of the second year.
- 58% of the courses are residential, 35% of courses are online, and 7% of courses are blended.
- Fieldwork placements in and around Naperville and Chicago are integrated with coursework, allowing you to apply course concepts to practice.
Fast Growing Profession
- According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nationwide “employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 16 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations."
- According to NBC Chicago, occupational therapist ranks no. 6 for most in-demand Chicago jobs.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Upon graduation, OT students can log into NBCOT and review the requirements for registering and taking the OT certification examination.
- To find out how you can obtain a license in the state of Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Resources. To obtain a license in another state, you will need to research that particular state’s requirements.
Curriculum
The Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a two-year program including two summer terms. All courses in the program are required and sequential. The program requires the completion of 82 credit hours through courses offered online, traditional and blended, as well as two 12-week Level II Fieldwork experiences.
Degree Requirements
82 credit hours to include:
- MOCT 500 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- MOCT 501 - Theories in Occupational Therapy
- MOCT 502 - Documentation, Reimbursement, Appeals
- MOCT 503 - Health and Wellness Literacy
- MOCT 504 - Functional Anatomy
- MOCT 520 - Assessment Theory
- MOCT 521 - Pediatric Theory
- MOCT 522 - Mental Health Theory
- MOCT 523 - Physical Dysfunction Theory
- MOCT 524 - Neurological Dysfunction Theory
- MOCT 525 - Geriatric Theory
- MOCT 530 - Assessment Application
- MOCT 531 - Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 532 - Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 533 - Physical Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 534 - Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 535 - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 600 - Evidence-Based Practice and Application
- MOCT 601 - Professional Advocacy, Ethics, and Cultural Implications
- MOCT 602 - Management
- MOCT 603 - Specialty Intervention
- MOCT 620 - Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics
- MOCT 621 - Level I Fieldwork: Adult
- MOCT 622 - Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health
- MOCT 630 - Level II Fieldwork A
- MOCT 640 - Level II Fieldwork B
- MOCT 695 - Capstone-Research and Grant Writing
Occupational Therapy Academic Calendar
Occupational Therapy courses are offered in 16-week sessions. The master's degree program is a continuous, 24-month program beginning in the fall semester.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 15 credit hours
- MOCT 500 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Lecture 3
- MOCT 501 Theories in Occupational Therapy (online) 1
- MOCT 502 Documentation/Reimbursement/Appeals (online) 2
- MOCT 520 Assessment Theory (online) 1
- MOCT 530 Assessment Application 2
- MOCT 504 Functional Anatomy 3
- MOCT 503 Health, Wellness, Literacy Lecture 3
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 16 credit hours
- MOCT 524 Neuro Dysfunction Theory (online) 3
- MOCT 521 Pediatric Theory (online) 3
- MOCT 531 Pediatric Assessment and Intervention 3
- MOCT 534 Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention 3
- MOCT 600 Evidence-Based Practice Application (online) 3
- MOST 620 Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics 1
Year 1 - Summer Semester: 13 credit hours
- MOCT 522 Mental Health Theory (online) 3
- MOCT 523 Physical Dysfunction Theory (online) 3
- MOCT 533 Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and Intervention 3
- MOCT 532 Mental Health Assessment and Intervention 3
- MOCT 622 Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health 1
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 12 Credit Hours
- MOCT 525 Geriatric Theory (online) 3
- MOCT 601 Pro Advocacy, Ethics, and Cultural Implication (online) 2
- MOCT 602 Management (online) 1
- MOCT 603 Specialty Interventions 2
- MOCT 621 Level I Fieldwork: Adult 1
- MOCT 535 Geriatric Assessment and Intervention 3
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 14 credit hours
- MOCT 630 Level II Fieldwork 12
- MOCT 695 Research Project and Grant Writing 2
Year 2 - Summer Semester: 12 credit hours
- MOCT 640 Level II Fieldwork 12