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The post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree is designed exclusively for licensed OT’s who hold a bachelor or master’s degree.  Individuals will have the ability to customize their educational plans to meet their unique academic and professional goals, which may include, but are not limited to, advanced clinical practice, leadership and management, research, and occupational therapy education. This 100% online and self-paced program allows for maximum flexibility in completion of your terminal degree in occupational therapy while continuing to work as an Occupational Therapy practitioner.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible to apply to this program, applicants must be:

• An Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapy Assistants are not eligible.
• A graduate of a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Approved Education Program. Program must be World Federation of Occupational Therapists recognized at time of graduation.
• A bachelor degree or higher degree holder.

Application Deadlines

• Fall deadline: August 1
• Spring deadline: December 15
• Summer deadline: May 15

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Occupational Therapy Program

• Unofficial transcripts of all previous coursework
• Professional references (minimum of one)
• Professional statement of goals
• Resume/CV
• Departmental application fee
• A copy of current OT license in the state where the applicant is employed and/or resides (if available)

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree is an entry level degree option for individuals to prepare to obtain their licensure as an OT.  The continued high demand for OT’s and increasing accreditation requirements prompted the American Occupational Therapy Association to vote in support of entry-level education for OT’s at the doctoral level, in addition to the traditional master’s degree.  This program is a professional program administered by the School of Health Professions.  More information about the entry level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program can be found at this link.

The program offers a Master of Science and an Educational Specialist degree with emphasis areas in Online Education and Technology in Schools.

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of the degree

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Learning Technologies and Design Program

• Statement of Purpose (can also be uploaded into Graduate School online application)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 2 letters of reference

The program offers a Master of Science and an Educational Specialist degree with emphasis areas in Online Education and Technology in Schools.

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of the degree

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Learning Technologies and Design Program

• Statement of Purpose (can also be uploaded into Graduate School online application)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 2 letters of reference

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: This certificate is offered in collaboration with the MU School of Law. The courses in the certificate will focus on organizational analysis and change, as well as dispute resolution and conflict management. Courses are drawn from both the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and the School of Law offerings. Students will have an opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies appropriate to the advanced study and diagnosis of evolving and emerging organizations and communities in the public, private, and nonprofit arena. They will find a curriculum supportive of careers in academics, management, and consulting.

Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/future-students/graduate-certificate-description

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• Public Affairs Application (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12 

Certificate Description: The Online Educator Graduate Certificate Program will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to design and provide effective online learning experiences including:

• Designing online learning activities and assessments for meaningful learning
• Designing, facilitating, and evaluating online discussions
• Promoting student engagement and motivation in online learning environments.
• Understanding unique characteristics of online learning environments
• Selecting appropriate technology tools and learning objects to support online learners
• Using Learning Management Systems to support and deliver online learning
• Seeking for and evaluating Internet-based information and resources that can be used to enhance online learning
• Organizing course materials in an online format

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/online-educator/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.

• Summer semester: Rolling
• Fall semester: Rolling
• Spring semester: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: This certificate is offered in collaboration with the MU School of Law. The courses in the certificate will focus on organizational analysis and change, as well as dispute resolution and conflict management. Courses are drawn from both the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and the School of Law offerings. Students will have an opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies appropriate to the advanced study and diagnosis of evolving and emerging organizations and communities in the public, private, and nonprofit arena. They will find a curriculum supportive of careers in academics, management, and consulting.

Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/future-students/graduate-certificate-description

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• Public Affairs Application (built into the Graduate School online application)