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Program Overview

Colorado Mesa University's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program prepares students to become competent entry-level occupational therapists. The MSOT program values student wellness and welcomes diversity. Faculty emphasize learning by doing through classroom and hands-on instruction. Students learn to use everyday activities (occupations) as therapy to promote health and well-being for individuals, groups, and populations across the lifespan. Graduates demonstrate excellence in critical thinking, ethical dedcision making, evidence-based practiced and social responsibility to meet the needs of a diverse society. 

The MSOT program consists of four semesters of on-campus coursework and two full-time fieldwork placements. During the didactic portion of the program, students participate in three Level I fieldwork experiences to gain practical knowledge of the practice settings and populations served in the greater Grand Junction area. Level II fieldwork consists of two twelve-week placements. The total time required to complete the program is 24 months.