Occupational Therapy

The UWM OT program has a rich history in Occupational Therapy education. Historically, the first OT program in the country was established here in 1918, on what is now UWM campus. Our faculty hold Ph.D. degrees, and five have earned the esteemed Fellow status in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). US News and World Report has ranked the UWM CHS Occupational Therapy Graduate program among the leading programs in the U.S. Our graduates enter the profession and move into challenging positions with room for advancement.

At UWM, students interested in becoming Occupational Therapists must complete the BS/MS Professional-Entry Program. Students in the BS/MS Professional-Entry Program must first complete the degree requirements for the Occupational Studies Bachelor of Science and will proceed directly into the Professional-Entry Track of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. The final two years of the Occupational Studies program combined with the 36 credit MS in OT comprises the Professional-Entry Program, which includes six months of full-time fieldwork and a capstone experience (comprehensive examination, project or thesis). The professional program in occupational therapy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

The Master of Science (Post-Professional Track) in Occupational Therapy degree provides graduate instruction and research for occupational therapists interested in advanced study in clinical practice, preparation for an academic career, or development of administrative and leadership skills. Post-professional students select either a project or thesis capstone, enhancing their critical thinking and application of evidence to practice.

Degrees & Certificates
B.S. Occupational Studies
M.S. Occupational Therapy
    Professional Entry Track (Combined BS/MS Program)
    Post-Professional Track
Ph.D. in Health Sciences
Certificates
Assistive Technology & Accessible Design
Ergonomics
Therapeutic Recreation