Overview

Why earn an Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) degree from Missouri State University?

Expand your career scope – Teach. Research. Lead. Become an occupational therapist and have the credentials to pursue non-clinical roles down the road.
Learn with peers – Complete the program with other future OTs. You’ll learn from faculty who remain active in clinical settings.
Great settings – Get hands-on training in new, high-tech facilities.
Affordable costs – The numbers don’t lie: MSU costs less than most OT schools. Support your education with scholarships and other financial aid.

Careers

This doctorate degree helps you start as an entry-level OT practitioner. But you'll also learn about all the great things OTs can do elsewhere. You can eventually move into non-clinical roles like:

Advocacy
Entrepreneurship (private practice)
Leadership and management/administration
Education and teaching
Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Occupational Development Through the Lifespan
Psychosocial Perspectives in Occupational Therapy Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Gross Anatomy
Clinical Biomechanics in Human Performance
Cognition and Occupations Through the Lifespan
Environmental Adaptations and Assistive Technology
Enablers and Barriers: Adult Occupations
Management and Policy in Occupational Therapy Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

99 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Selection for an interview and final admission decisions will be based on the following:

Submission of an application to the OTCAS that must include a personal statement (following OTCAS requirements); two letters of recommendation that include one letter from an academic source (advisor, instructor, etc.), and one letter from a licensed occupational therapist, documented evidence of a minimum of 20 hours of observation of occupational therapy. Observation in at least two different areas of practice is encouraged.
Attainment of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of no less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to matriculation. The undergraduate degree may be in any field, but students must complete the prerequisite courses (or their equivalents) with a "C" or higher prior to entering the program.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

78804 USD / year

≈ 78804 USD / year
Out-of-State

78804 USD / year

≈ 78804 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39006 USD / year

≈ 39006 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 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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