Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Keuka College offers a strong, innovative, entry-level occupational therapy graduate curriculum which includes Fieldwork Level II experiences as well as coursework in research, theory, leadership, and management. While enrolled in two action-oriented research courses, students complete and defend a scholarly research project.

Graduate Student Learning Objectives

1. Prepare students to practice as entry-level occupational therapists in a wide range of practice areas, age groups, and populations with a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge, the use of occupation, technical skills, values, and ethical practice.
   
   
2. Prepare students to use clinical reasoning in all aspects of occupation therapy practice.
   
   
3. Provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to use and appreciate research when making clinically sound judgments in their practice, which will advance the effectiveness of occupational therapy.
   
   
4. Provide students with the tools to advance their management and leadership skills in order to assume the roles of advocate, trailer/facilitator, manager, consultant, and leader in their occupational therapy practice.
   
   
5. Develop and appreciation for life-long learning needed in order to practice in a changing environment

Objectives of the Scholarly Research Master's Project

Upon completion of this project, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Apply the steps of the research process using critical thinking.
   
   
2. Complete a research proposal/project following approval by appropriate bodies.
   
   
3. Present and/or defend the research project illustrating its importance to the body of knowledge of occupational therapy both in a written and oral format.
   
   
4. Thoroughly research the topic to support the research proposal prior to initiating the research process.
   
   
5. Design a study, engage in data collection, record data obtained, and analyze the results.
   
   
6. Engage in research following ethical procedures.

Graduate Curriculum

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor's of Science degree in Occupational Science at Keuka College with a GPA of at least 3.0 and meet professional behavioral standards will be eligible to enroll in the Master's of Science degree program in Occupational Therapy.