University Park,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy in University Park United States | Governors State University
Governors State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,448
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
Governors State University's Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program equips future therapists to develop rewarding careers as compassionate healthcare professionals. Students learn to assist clients in recovering their autonomy for daily tasks at home, work, school, and in community settings using research-backed therapeutic approaches. The program's experienced, dedicated faculty provides personalized instruction and mentorship throughout the educational journey. With a focus on advocacy, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and continuous education, the MOT curriculum cultivates exceptional practitioners. While occupational therapists enter the field through diverse paths, they share a unifying purpose: transforming lives through meaningful care.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to meeting university admission criteria, applicants must:
Students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 excluding your freshman and sophomore year.
A personal statement paper - no longer than 2 pages and should articulate why you are choosing occupational therapy as a career.
completed prerequisite coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A grade of C or better is highly recommended in the following prerequisite coursework:
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with Lab (8 credit hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credit hours) to include:
Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)
Developmental Psychology or other related lifespan course (3 credit hours)
Other: General Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology course (3 credit hours)
Orientation of Occupational Therapy (2 credit hours)
Medical Terminology (1 credit hour)
GRE Score of 300 (150 each for the verbal and quntitative sections), writing score of 3.5 or above preferred,
Three letters of recommendation. One must be from a healthcare professional, one from an academic person, and one from a mentor, employer, advisor, or volunteer experience supervisor.
Interview by invitation based on review of application.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 excluding your freshman and sophomore year.
A personal statement paper - no longer than 2 pages and should articulate why you are choosing occupational therapy as a career.
completed prerequisite coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A grade of C or better is highly recommended in the following prerequisite coursework:
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with Lab (8 credit hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credit hours) to include:
Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)
Developmental Psychology or other related lifespan course (3 credit hours)
Other: General Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology course (3 credit hours)
Orientation of Occupational Therapy (2 credit hours)
Medical Terminology (1 credit hour)
GRE Score of 300 (150 each for the verbal and quntitative sections), writing score of 3.5 or above preferred,
Three letters of recommendation. One must be from a healthcare professional, one from an academic person, and one from a mentor, employer, advisor, or volunteer experience supervisor.
Interview by invitation based on review of application.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Tuition
USD
32,448