Description

The Master of Occupational Therapy program at Governors State University prepares students to become entry-level, generalist occupational therapists. The curriculum emphasizes the development of skills necessary to work with diverse populations across various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community organizations. The program focuses on fostering critical reasoning, advocacy, communication, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Course Curriculum

The MOT program comprises 78 credit hours, including both didactic coursework and fieldwork experiences. Key components include:​ Governors State University +4 Governors State University +4 Governors State University +4 Year 1: Graduate Studies in OT OT Foundations Functional Anatomy & Lab Neuroscience for OT Models of Practice Movement for Occupation & Lab OT Foundations II Research Psychosocial Aspects & Lab Foundations of Pediatric OT​ Governors State University Governors State University +3 Governors State University +3 Governors State University Catalog +3 Governors State University Catalog +9 Governors State University Catalog +9 Governors State University +9 Year 2: Independent Research Study Pediatric Assessment & Intervention & Lab Foundations of Adult OT Assistive Technology Adult Assessment & Intervention & Lab Aging Leadership and Management Health Promotion, Wellness, Prevention Seminar in Physical Agent Modalities​ Governors State University +1 Governors State University Catalog +1 Governors State University Catalog +2 Governors State University Catalog +2 Governors State University +2 Year 3: Fieldwork Level II A & B Professional Seminar

Trainer Expertise

Occupational Therapist

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