Master of Occupational Therapy

Contact Information

School of Health Professions

• 425 Lewis Hall
• 573-882-3988
• Occupational Therapy Web Site

About the Program

The School of Health Professions offers an entry level master's degree in occupational therapy, the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT). Students apply to the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science as an undergraduate, receive a Bachelor of Occupational Science (BOS) and continue on to graduate level courses. These graduate courses are only offered to students enrolled in the program. The degree program is approved to meet accreditation requirements requiring a graduate degree. Contact the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science for more information regarding the degree.

Degrees

• Master of Occupational Therapy

Admission Contact Information

Leanna Garrison
Department Administrator
405 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-884-2113

Admission Criteria

Deadline for application consideration for Summer entrance: January 15
- Minimum TOEFL score: 500 (paper)
- Minimum MAT score: none set
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher (4.0=A)
- 30 hours of occupational therapy observation

Required Application Materials to the Graduate School:

Submit all materials to the OT Department (DO NOT apply to Graduate School)

Required Application Materials to the Program

Go to http://shp.missouri.edu/ot/ for ALL application forms
(Available Oct 1-Dec 31)
- Departmental application
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Activities
- Interview