Academic instruction is complemented with clinical fieldwork experiences including 32 weeks of full-time clinical affiliations. Students are provided with a strong general education and the opportunity to explore special interests in academic, clinical, and research arenas.
Students are, however, required to apply separately for licensure and certification upon graduation.
The program is five years in length and leads to a master of science degree in occupational therapy. They are not eligible for licensure or certification, however, unless they complete the fifth year. The masters degree program is further described in the Ithaca College graduate catalog. The 10-week summer program following the sophomore year is conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. The fifth year of study consists of two academic semesters and two summers, including three full-time clinical fieldwork experiences completed at sites throughout the country.