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Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Prospective applicants must have:
Students may apply while enrolled in undergraduate courses to complete a baccalaureate degree, or prerequisite courses if all prerequisite courses will be completed by the end of the Fall semester of the current application cycle. The application deadline for Fall admission is November 1. Up to 30 students are admitted each year, with classes beginning in the upcoming Fall semester.
Selection is based on:
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply to the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program.
The top candidates are invited to the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program at the University of New Mexico for an interview and an extemporaneous sample of their writing ability in late January. Submission of an online application and official transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions is required at this time. Final selection is made from this group of candidates.
The selection process does not discriminate against any student on the basis of gender, marital or parental status, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. Additional admission information is located on the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program Web site.
The Occupational Therapy Graduate Program offers a traditional 2.5-year schedule which involves an intensive, full-time load taken in a designated sequence. It is not recommended that students work while in the traditional program. Students who choose to work part-time need to understand that work schedules cannot conflict with required courses or fieldwork assignments.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition is determined by the Board of Regents each April for the following school year beginning in Fall. To verify current tuition, visit the Bursar's Office Web site. Additional expenses, including course fees, health insurance, books, and supplies, recur annually. Contact the Financial Aid Department at (505) 272-8008 for information.
Graduation requires successful completion of a minimum of 84 credit hours including required didactic coursework, assessments, and Master's Examination (OTSPA). Students must complete all Graduate Studies requirements, including the Master's Project, with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
Fieldwork is an important part of occupational therapy education. Short term fieldwork (FW I) is arranged in coordination with specific academic courses. Full-time fieldwork (FW II) follows successful completion of academic coursework and the OTSPA.
Prerequisites provide a general foundation in behavioral sciences and are essential for success in the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum 3.0 grade in each course by the end of the Fall semester of the application period. All prerequisites must have been successfully completed within the past five years.
Courses other than the specific courses listed below must be approved by the admissions committee prior to the application deadline. Applicants must submit a Course Waiver Form (available on our website) to the admissions committee for each course being considered.
Credit Hours |
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Required Prerequisite Courses | ||
BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
BIOL 2210L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
BIOL 2225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
ENGL 2210 | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
MATH 1350 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
PSY 332 | Abnormal Behavior | 3 |
PSYC 2120 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Total | 20 |
The Occupational Therapy graduate program offers the Master of Occupational Therapy degree. The student must complete the academic and fieldwork components of the program and successfully complete the Occupational Therapy Student Performance Assessment (OTSPA). Occupational therapy coursework is taken in a designated sequence.
Credit Hours |
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Year 1 | Fall (16 credit hours) | |
OCTH 514L | Introduction to Occupation and Health | 3 |
OCTH 524L | Kinesiology of Occupation | 3 |
OCTH 534 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice | 4 |
OCTH 544L | Occupation Across the Life Span | 5 |
OCTH 594 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
Subtotal | 16 | |
Spring (14 credit hours) |
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OCTH 522L | Neuroanatomy | 3 |
OCTH 554L | Person, Family, Systems Centered Care | 2 |
OCTH 564L | Applied Occupations: Orthopedic Practice | 6 |
OCTH 634L | Neuroscience of Occupation | 2 |
OCTH 594 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
Subtotal | 14 | |
Summer (1-5 credit hours) |
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OCTH 614L | Applied Occupations: Psychosocial Practice | 5 |
Subtotal | 5 | |
Year 1 Total | 35 | |
Year 2 | Fall (16-17 credit hours) |
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OCTH 604L | Applied Occupations: Neurological Practice | 5 |
OCTH 624L | Advocacy, Communication and Leadership | 3 |
OCTH 654 | Organization and Administration | 2 |
OCTH 594 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
Subtotal | 11 | |
Spring (11-12 credit hours) |
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OCTH 664L | Applied Occupations: Pediatric Practice | 6 |
OCTH 674L | Community Health | 4 |
OCTH 594 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
Subtotal | 11 | |
Master's Examination: Occupational Therapy Student Performance Assessment (OTSPA) | ||
Summer (12 credit hours) |
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OCTH 675 | Fieldwork Level II | 12 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
Year 3 | Fall (12 credit hours) |
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OCTH 675 | Fieldwork Level II | 12 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
Year 2 Total | 46 | |
Graduate-level elective | 3 | |
Elective Total | 3 | |
Degree Total | 84 |
OCTH 514L. Introduction to Occupation and Health. (3)
OCTH 522L. Neuroanatomy. (3)
OCTH 524L. Kinesiology of Occupation. (3)
OCTH 534. Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice. (4)
OCTH 544L. Occupation Across the Lifespan. (5)
OCTH 554L. Relationship Centered Care. (2)
OCTH 564L. Applied Occupations: Orthopedic Practice. (6)
OCTH 594. Graduate Seminar. (1-3 to a maximum of 10 Δ)
OCTH 604L. Applied Occupations: Neurological Practice. (5)
OCTH 614L. Applied Occupations: Psychosocial Practice. (5)
OCTH 624L. Advocacy, Communication and Leadership. (3)
OCTH 634L. Neuroscience of Occupation. (2)
OCTH 650. Special Topics in Occupational Therapy. (2-6, no limit Δ)
OCTH 654. Organization and Administration. (2)
OCTH 664L. Applied Occupations: Pediatric Practice. (6)
OCTH 674L. Community Health. (4)
OCTH 675. Fieldwork II. (1-12 to a maximum of 24 Δ)
OCTH 690. Independent Study. (1-4, no limit Δ)
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