Department Programs Overview

The Department of Occupational Therapy at New York University (NYU) Steinhardt offers the professional MS and the post-professional MA, PhD, and DPS degree programs in occupational therapy. The Department educates students who want to become occupational therapists and graduates of approved OT programs who wish to earn post-professional master's or doctoral degrees in the field. The professional OT curriculum is based on the sciences of biology, sociology, and psychology as well as on the role of activities in improving, restoring, and sustaining human function. The post-professional OT education focuses on research and advanced clinical skills to prepare master clinicians, administrators, educators, researchers, and professional leaders.

Highlights

Students in the professional MS program complete two full-time, three-month fieldwork experiences. The program has affiliations with more than 450 fieldwork sites  NYU's doctoral program was the first PhD program in occupational therapy in the world  The DPS program is an innovative post-professional clinical doctorate culminating in the development of an electronic portfolio to document enhanced professional competency

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

The Professional MS program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) PhD Professional Development Courses

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)	154			30 months
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)	10
PhD Degree (F/T)	6			36 to 48 months
PhD Degree (P/T)	6			36 to 48 months

Ranking and Reputation

The MS program is ranked #9 in the country by U.S. News & World Report

Buildings & Resources

NYU's Information Technology Services maintains four large computer labs with high-end Mac and Windows systems, laser printers, and a selection of up-to-date software. High-speed connections to Internet resources are available. The Bobst Library houses a collection of nearly 3.7 million volumes and 34 thousand journals. The Microforms Center houses over 5 million microform items and provides access to thousand of electronic resources.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 89,022  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 6,747  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 95,769	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 100.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 89,022  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 6,747  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 95,769

Campus Gallery