Occupational Therapy Students

MS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Enrich the lives of others with our hybrid program.

We’ll connect you with an advisor to help explore your academic and professional opportunities with the MS in Occupational Therapy.

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Pace University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the College of Health Professions trains you to maximize patients’ quality of life as a competent and ethical occupational therapy (OT) practitioner. Engage in remote learning and in-person experiences at state-of-the-art facilities, along with clinical fieldwork, to excel in both traditional and non-traditional practice settings.

Program highlights: 

  • Start in the Fall and earn your occupational therapy master’s degree within 28 months.
  • Receive individualized attention in small class sizes and collaborate directly with a faculty advisor.
  • Work with state-of-the-art equipment at our Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation and in labs — including a model OT apartment. 
  • Benefit from hands-on, real-world experience in a hybrid learning approach that combines online learning and face-to-face instruction.
  • Build the experience to successfully complete the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Advance your professional development as part of Pace University’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA).

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#4
in Best Health Care Jobs in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report- Occupational Therapist
$114,273
Average salary for College of Health Professions master's-level graduates —Pace University Career Services
100%
of 2023 graduate degree graduates are employed, in continuing education or service; 100% related to the field of study.

Specialized skills and practical experience

What you will find in our OT program:

  • Small class sizes (30:1 for lectures, 15:1 for labs)
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other fields, including health science, biology, and information technology.
  • A hybrid learning approach that includes both online and face-to-face learning
  • Excited and motivated faculty who are dedicated to this innovative program

 

Join Pace’s Network of Healthcare Leaders

Every student at Pace gains access and exposure to our network of over 200 leading healthcare facilities in the NY area, including:

  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • NYU Langone Health
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
  • NYU Winthrop Hospital
  • Orange Regional Medical Center
  • Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
  • White Plains Hospital Medical Center
  • Westchester Medical Center
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"I already received a job offer from the Department of Education during my first fieldwork placement that Pace arranged for me. Through that experience, I found my passion."

– Marcos Soliman '22
Pace University

About College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Pace University is dedicated to creating innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. Our graduates are prepared for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, through small classes and hands-on learning at our two New York campuses. and the leading area healthcare facilities.

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