Occupational Therapy
Master of Science
College of Science and Health
Programs of Interest
0Provide compassionate care for diverse individuals and groups of all ages
Our master’s of Occupational Therapy program will prepare you to become an occupational therapist who treats children and adults with various developmental physical, cognitive and psychological conditions. You’ll be trained to work in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics and private practice.
With an emphasis of providing care to members of our urban, global environment, this program is rooted in our Catholic, Vincentian mission. Here, Occupational Therapy program students will learn to:
- Advocate for access, inclusion and social justice within health, educational and community settings
- Develop culturally-relevant, occupation-based interventions to improve health and participation within communities
- Utilize evidence-based practices to deliver ethical and effective care
Through our master’s of Occupational Therapy program, your classes will cover four themes:
- Community, justice and advocacy
- Effective occupation-based practice
- Critical skills for identity as an occupational therapist
- Lifelong learning
As you connect with fellow students, the DePaul community and Chicago’s world-class health care community, you’ll receive a wide range of academic, research and clinical experience here. You'll engage in a variety of learning methods—including problem-based learning, community-engaged learning, simulated learning and classroom-based active learning. And you’ll gain the critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills you need to become an independent clinical practitioner.
Outcomes
NBCOT Program Results
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) are available online.
Graduation Rates
The Graduation and Retention rates for the Occupational Therapy program are:
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
| 2024 | 31/30 | 97% |
| 2025 | 31/30 | 97% |
*The first cohort graduated in 2024.
Alumni Network
Graduates of DePaul’s Occupational Therapy program will be connected to the larger alumni network of more than 20,600 graduates of the College of Science and Health.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact The Office of Graduate Admission for DePaul’s College of Science and Health at (773) 325-7315 or cshgrad@depaul.edu.
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