Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Shenandoah University’s 75-credit Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is delivered in a flexible, hybrid format, with much of the content delivered online.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION	APPLICATION DEADLINE	APPLICATION
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – Weekend Program	Priority: November 15, 2024 Rolling Deadline: June 1, 2025 (based on space-availability; we encourage submissions by our priority deadline)	Start Term – Fall 2025: The 2025 application opened on July 19, 2024. Apply

Our program prepares you to become a skilled and compassionate occupational therapist, serving a diverse range of patient populations in a variety of health care and community-based settings. The GRE is not required.

Degree

Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy (SUDOT), offers a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and an entry-level doctorate program. The MSOT is in compliance with the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Occupational Therapist from the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Our next on-site visit for accreditation review is 2025-2026 for MSOT at Loudoun. Please note, a prior felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Exam or attain state licensure. Please also be aware that fieldwork placements may be limited or unattainable in out of state locations due to varying state restrictions.
We recommend that all potential students attend an On-Campus or Virtual Graduate visit.

Who Can Apply

Students who can apply to the MSOT at the Loudoun location in Leesburg, VA or to the weekends-only program at the Winchester campus:

SU undergraduate juniors in the early assurance MSOT program
COTAs (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants) with Associate’s degree and 90 completed credits prior to matriculation
Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher

MSOT Information Sheet

MSOT Weekend
Information Sheet

Program Prerequisites

Application Steps

SUDOT requires potential students to go through OTCAS for the application process. This is an online centralized application service which has a thorough and accurate list of all required documents and prerequisites for the program. For a list of the prerequisites, please go to Shenandoah University that can be found on the list of participating programs located on OTCAS.

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Application Timeline

OTCAS Opens: Mid-July
Priority Deadline: November 15
Rolling Deadline: June 1 (Applications accepted continuously on a space-available basis)
Interviews: Held monthly September through May
OTCAS Closes: June 1
Classes Begin: August

Shenandoah’s MSOT Program is accredited through AOTA

ACOTE
ACOTE C/O Accreditation Department
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org/

NBCOT
National Board For Certification In Occupational Therapy, Inc.
One Bank Street, Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone 301-990-7979 | Fax 301-869-8492
http://www.nbcot.org/