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  Programs & Courses: Master's Degree Program

The master's degree programs prepare students for entry-level positions in occupational therapy or provide post-professional graduate studies for therapists with a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. They are designed to prepare graduates for the increased demands of occupational therapy practice whether as practitioners, consultants, administrators, researchers, or teaching faculty. The programs recognize through the selection of courses, the importance of the profession's theoretical base in both the liberal arts and the sciences.

Entry into the master's degree programs can be accomplished in different ways depending on the academic degree and professional status of the applicant. All students, whether at the entry level or post-professional level, may receive a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S. in OT) without a thesis or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) with a thesis requirement. The master of arts or master of science degree is awarded according to the student's program and area of concentration in both course work and thesis. Course work must be completed with grades of A or B. (See the Bulletin of Tufts University for academic policies).

There are several courses of study suggested by the department. To maintain full-time status, a student must be registered for a minimum of three course credits.

Professional Entry Level Programs (for non OTRs):

Post-Professional Level Programs (for OTRs):

Cross-Registration:
If a student's schedule and course requirements allow, one course per semester may be taken at a Boston Consortium School, which include Boston University, Boston College, and Brandeis University.