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The Program in Occupational Therapy is located at 4444 Forest Park Blvd. at the corner of Forest Park Blvd. and Newstead Ave. Please refer to the Medical Center map.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is a professional, entry-level master's degree offered through the Washington University School of Medicine. The degree program is a structured, two and one-half year curriculum designed to prepare practicing professionals in the discipline of occupational therapy. The curriculum fulfills all of the requirements necessary to sit for the national certification exam for occupational therapists.
Three-Two Program
Washington University undergraduates may elect to become part of the three-two program in occupational therapy. Undergraduates completing prerequisite requirements, may apply to the graduate OT program in their junior year. For more information, or to explore occupational therapy as a career, please contact Kathleen Kniepmann, MPH, OTR/L at 286-1610. Several OT courses welcome undergraduate students with an interest in disability issues.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree Program
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is a professional degree offered by the School of Medicine providing students the opportunity to focus their OT studies in one of four areas of concentration: Productive Aging, Pediatrics, Work & Industry, or Enabling Participation. This is a three and one-half year curriculum which fulfills all requirements necessary to sit for the national certification exam for occupational therapists.
Registration Instructions
Enrollment in any of the graduate level courses requires acceptance into the Program in Occupational Therapy or approval of the coursemaster. Students wishing to enroll should contact the program at 286-1600. Registration of matriculated graduate students is performed on-line by the administrative staff.
The Academic Calendar
The Program in Occupational Therapy follows the calendar of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Contact Persons
M. Carolyn Baum, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Elias Michael Director
(314) 286-1600
Shannon Eckhoff
Graduate Student Coordinator
(314) 286-1600
The Program in Occupational Therapy hosts several events each year for hilltop students who wish to visit the Program and investigate occupational therapy as a career. For more information, please contact Kathleen Kniepmann at (314) 286-1610.