Overview

Our graduates are first and foremost Occupational Therapists, well-versed in the sciences and skills that enable clients to restore function and adapt to the new realities and limitations that follow life-altering events. The following programs are offered through our Department: Master of Occupational Therapy, MOT entry-level OT program. Doctor of Occupational Therapy, DrOT - post-professional advanced degree.

Key Facts

The Occupational Therapy program from Governors State University is a post-professional advanced degree. Students will advance the occupational therapy profession through education that will enrich your current clinical practice using evidence-informed research. Prepare to innovate and lead in traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy and develop scholarship skills that will open new pathways for opportunities in leadership, academia, research and healthcare advocacy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research in OT

Leadership & Advocacy in OT

The Role of the Online Instructor

Applied Scholarship

Directed Scholarship

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 48 other PhDs in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide transcripts from a masters degree from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE;International students must have graduated from a masters level program accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT).

A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0, on a 4.0 point scale;
Certification from NBCOT
Current state occupational therapy license;
Application essay;
Curriculum vita or resume;
Three letters of recommendation; and
A virtual interview with a graduate
program faculty advisor/mentor.
Completion of the DrOT graduate application;
Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

51420 USD / full

≈ 51420 USD / full
Out-of-State

25710 USD / full

≈ 25710 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25710 USD / full

≈ 25710 USD / full

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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