Occupational Therapy
The Misericordia University Occupational Therapy department offers unique programming in which students entering as first-year students have the opportunity to choose between a Masters of OT or OTD in the graduate phase of the program.
Since the first ACOTE accreditation in 1985, the occupational therapy department has been preparing occupational therapy practitioners to utilize theory-based, occupation-focused assessment and intervention strategies to assist the individual in improving functional performance. Recently, the curriculum has been refined with an increased focus on occupations, evidenced based practice, community leadership and dynamic reasoning to promote professionals who provide meaningful and effective OT practice. Upon successful completion of the Bachelor’s of Science in Occupational Science (OS) degree, students will continue into the Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree track or the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree track.
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Entry-Level OT Program: Master's and Doctoral
Entry-Level OT Program: Master's and Doctoral
Post-Professional Doctoral Program
Post-Professional Doctoral Program
Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program
Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program
OT Program Outcomes
The MU OT Program has a long history of excellence
Numbers You Need to Know
ACOTE
History of accreditation since 1985
90
Pass Rate 2024 (for Entry Level Master of Occupational Therapy Program only)
93
Graduation Rate (for Entry Level Master of Occupational Therapy Program only)
3-Year Average (2022-2024)
Student Accomplishments
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Integrated Studies Program
New OT/PT Facility - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
NBCOT Pass Rate for Entry-Level MSOT Program Only
Pass rates are reported for all schools online on a state by state basis. Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at the NBCOT School Stats page.
Pass rates for the Entry Level Doctoral Program are not available yet as the first ELOTD class has not graduated from this program yet.
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Misericordia University’s (MU) Board of Trustees recently awarded the rank of professor emeritus to Joseph Cipriani Ed.D., OTR/L to recognize his 34 years of exceptional service in teaching, research, and contributions to the university.
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