MS in Occupational Therapy
Dominican University of California's 3-year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program will prepare you for work as a licensed health professional helping people achieve optimal independence after illness or injury.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the national registry examinations—becoming licensed in California or any other state—and practice nationally and internationally.
Employment opportunities for Occupational Therapy graduates are excellent: The U.S. News & Report lists Occupational Therapy as one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011. Employment is projected to increase by 26 percent by 2018.
MS in Occupational Therapy brochure (PDF)
Volunteer Hours Documentation Form (PDF)
3D Art Portfolio Policy & Procedure (PDF)
Program Highlights
- Convenient location in San Rafael, California, 12 miles north from San Francisco
- Student centered learning, small classes, experienced faculty
- Focus on occupational therapy from childhood to older age
- Tracks in pediatrics, physical disabilities, and psychosocial dysfunction, with a strong focus on community.
- Consideration of cultural, social and political context of occupational therapy
- Over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training and learning laboratories
- Excellent employment opportunities upon graduation
- Financial aid options
- FAQ for Prospective MS OT Students
Application Deadlines
Due to the significant number of Master of Occupational Therapy applications for the upcoming fall semester, we have implemented an application timeline to ensure all complete applications are reviewed and admitted students notified in a timely manner.
| Applied and Completed* | Decision Notification | $250 deposit due** |
| January 15 | February 1 |
February 22 |
| February 15 | March 1 |
March 22 |
| March 15 | April 1 |
April 22 |
*A complete application consists of all admission documents (i.e. Official GRE scores, 40+ hours of volunteer experience, 2 letters of recommendation, all official transcripts, etc.), but may have 2-3 prerequisites still “in progress” for spring and/or summer. If admission is granted, it will be contingent upon successful completion of all “in progress” prerequisites and/or degree conferral.
**Failure to place a deposit by the due date will result in giving up your spot. Please note, the deposit is non-refundable.
Questions? Call us toll-free at 888-323-6763
E-mail us at graduateprograms@dominican.edu
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San Rafael is located 12 miles north of San Francisco.
