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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy at Misericordia

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

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Post-Professional Doctoral Program

Post-Professional Doctoral Program

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Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program

Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program

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OT Program Outcomes

The MU OT Program has a long history of excellence

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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)


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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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