Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science + Master of Occupational Therapy

About

Saint Louis University's occupational therapy program offers a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. The direct admit B.S. to M.O.T. is a five-year curriculum, including one summer. Students admitted as freshmen, as well as transfer students entering before the junior year, receive a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science after successful completion of the first four years and then earn an M.O.T. degree after successful completion of the additional post-baccalaureate year. Students who receive a bachelor's degree and apply for the master’s program will complete their M.O.T. degree in two years, including one summer. Freshman-entry with direct-admit from BS to MOT in a 3+2 graduate professional program. Saint Louis University is one of only a few universities in the United States that offers a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science. This undergraduate degree provides students with a unique body of knowledge that equips them to excel in SLU’s Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program and provides them with a competitive advantage with specialized knowledge about the power of occupation upon graduation. Occupation and Health: Graduates will capitalize on the health-promoting benefits of occupation in practice. Graduates will advocate for occupational justice experienced by humans. Graduates will make informed judgments through the use of professional reasoning. Graduates will be able to present themselves professionally through their conduct and their communication. Graduates will be able to describe the occupational nature of humans as occupational beings across the lifespan. Graduates will be able to analyze contextual influences on occupational engagement.Graduates will interpret scholarly literature for application to health through occupation. Graduates will be able to examine the relationship between health and occupation. Graduates will consider the person holistically, inclusive of their environments.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path Occupational Therapist (General Practice), Pediatric Occupational Therapist,Geriatric Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Occupational Therapist, Home Health Occupational Therapist, School-Based Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy Specialist, Oncology Occupational Therapist, Neurorehabilitation Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Informatics Specialist, Orthopedic Occupational Therapist, Ergonomics Specialist, Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, AI-Driven Rehabilitation Specialist, Sensory Integration Specialist, Assistive Technology Specialist,Telehealth Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist,Community Health Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Program Director, Occupational Therapy Consultant, Occupational Therapy Policy Analyst, Rehabilitation Services Manager, Occupational Therapy Regulatory Affairs, Global Development & Humanitarian OT Specialist Occupational Therapy Product Development Specialist.