The professional master's curriculum is composed of 62.5-63.5* required course credits (quarter hours) for the first calendar year and 54.5-55.5* required course credits for the second calendar year, for a total of 118 quarter hours. Fieldwork courses are placed in the first and second years of the curriculum and include three 1-credit Level I experiences and a minimum of 24 Level II fieldwork credits spread over at least 2 practice settings. Moreover, faculty-guided and supervised learning opportunities in the community are pivotal learning experiences during the second year which reinforce and expand students' mastery of content and skill performance related to occupational therapy evaluation and intervention.
Students' proficiency in evaluation and intervention, independent decision-making and critical thinking are emphasized during OT Fieldwork II of the curriculum, which occur during the winter and spring quarters of the second professional year. Fieldwork experiences are offered in clinical, community, hospital, school, and other facilities that have a legal agreement with the University and are located throughout the continental United States. Relocation for fieldwork experiences may be required.
This curriculum applies to students admitted in Summer Quarter 2025. For students admitted prior to Summer 2025, refer to the published curriculum listing in the Midwestern University Catalog for their respective year of matriculation.
The Occupational Therapy Program reserves the right to alter its curriculum however and whenever it deems appropriate. Information in this catalog does not establish a contractual relationship between MWU and the student.
Total Quarter Credits in the Professional Program: 119*
*In addition to the required curriculum, students may complete elective (see OTHEG 901-910 in Courses tab) or remedial (see OTHEG 800 in Courses tab) coursework.