The master of occupational therapy program at USP will give you the necessary cutting-edge knowledge and skills to make an impact on a broad range of patient/client problems. USP is one of just a few schools in the country where you can begin your OT career in your first year of college.
Meaningful, Goal-Directed Activities
Occupational therapy focuses on helping people with physical, developmental and behavioral disabilities participate effectively in meaningful and goal-directed activities. Occupational therapists work in medical and nonmedical settings, such as hospitals, schools and homeless shelters, as well as in community agencies and patients’ homes.
Why USP Should Be Your First Choice
- You can earn a master’s in occupational therapy (MOT) in just five years, with no additional application to the professional phase.
- You take five intervention courses rather than the typical two or three at other schools.
- You learn by doing, working side-by-side with nationally recognized faculty.
- You learn through real-life experiences working in the community.
- You benefit from involvement in grant-funded projects with noted professors
- Different entry options give you flexibility
- You enjoy smaller classes with personalized attention.