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Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program
Three Year Entry-level BS to MS Program
The Weekend Program is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner. The Program meets in a hybrid format during the semester (four weekends on campus and three or four weekends in an online synchronous format) during the semester. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the fall, spring and summer terms. Some courses include the use of Blackboard as a distance learning component, with reduced face-to-face meeting time. The Program brings together students from a wide diversity of undergraduate majors and backgrounds. A number of local motels and hotels exist for overnight housing. The program can be completed in just three years.
Gianna Bach
Gianna Bach
Misericordia University’s occupational therapy (OT) department has provided me with more opportunities, support, and resources than I could have imagined. The professors are all so invested in our learning process, and personal and professional development.
Highlights & FAQs
Who is the Nontraditional (Weekend) Program Designed for?
- The Nontraditional (Weekend) Program is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner.
- The Program brings together students from a wide diversity of undergraduate majors and backgrounds.
- A prospective student is required to have an associate or baccalaureate degree. See admissions requirements
What is the Format of the Program?
- The Nontraditional (Weekend) program meets in a hybrid format during the semester (four weekends on campus and three or four weekends in an online synchronous format) during the semester. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the fall, spring and summer terms. Some courses include the use of Blackboard as a distance learning component, with reduced face-to-face meeting time.
- A number of local motels and hotels exist for overnight housing.
How Long is the Program?
- If the student has a bachelor’s degree, the program can be completed in three years.
- If the student has an associate degree, the program may take longer as the student will need to fulfill the requirements of the baccalaureate degree at the university.
OT Student Opportunities & Accomplishments
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