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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

San Jose State University

Program Overview

Occupational therapists help people of all ages whose daily lives are disrupted by illness, injury, or other conditions to improve their health, independence and participation through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). One of the fastest growing of the health care professions, the demand for occupational therapists will grow by almost 30 percent by 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

Program Key Stats

$17300 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale), Volunteer experience or equivalent paid work experience in 2 different types of therapeutic settings, Personal written statements, GRE (Graduate Record Examination) combined minimum Quantitative and Verbal score of 297 is required, Three letters of recommendation, Personal interview

Career Options

  • Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
  • Nurse Anesthetists
  • Nurse Midwives
  • and Nurse Practitioners
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Recreational Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists

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