The program is designed to provide a high quality, advanced professional degree in an area of specialization. A thesis in the student's specialty area will be required for graduation. Upon completion of the post-professional degree, graduates will be prepared to provide specialized clinical occupational therapy services, assume administrative positions in health care settings, engage in research related to health and health care issues, and teach in associate degree occupational therapy education programs.
Admission is considered for the fall semester only.
Application deadline is April 1 st . All work for the degree must be completed within a period of six years. The Dean of Graduate Studies reserves the right to periodically review the performance of graduate students in accordance with the academic standards of the Graduate Program and of Worcester State College. Acceptance of transfer credits is decided by the full-time occupational therapy faculty.