Psychology (B.S.) Pre-Occupational Therapy / Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)

Program Overview

Occupational therapy is a growing allied health profession that prepares you to work with patients in a variety of health care settings to help restore abilities needed to perform activities of daily living, recovering from disease/injury or adapting environments to meet individual needs.

Messiah’s five-year accelerated program is designed for academically qualified first-year students who are confident they want to become occupational therapists. The program allows entering first-year students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees at Messiah University, one of the top private Christian schools in the U.S., in less time than would be required to complete both of these degrees separately. Students who pursue this accelerated program earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in psychology) and a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree from Messiah University in five years.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Psychology B.S. program can:

1. Identify and explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, developing a sophisticated understanding of individual human behavior.
2. Input and analyze data using appropriate SPSS methods;
3. Design, execute, analyze, and systematically report research results
4. Integrate and interpret multiple test data to make appropriate clinical recommendations.
5. Reflect on experiences (academic/ volunteer/internship/employment) that shaped their current sense of vocation and articulate how those experiences impact future vocational goals.
6. Articulate how faith connects to Psychology and to potential career options in the field of Psychology

Graduates from Messiah’s MOT program can

1. Apply theory and evidence to implement the occupational therapy process for safe and effective practice.
2. Appraise and apply scholarly activities to support evidence-based practice and the profession’s body of knowledge.
3. Articulate the unique, intrinsic worth of each client, designed in the image of God, and deserving of compassion and care.
4. Explain the value of engagement in occupation as integral to the health and well-being of individuals, groups, and populations.
5. Articulate the connection between personal faith to service and leadership essential for personal and professional growth.
6. Apply ethical principles to complex problem-solving and decision making.
7. Utilize the skills of a safe and competent practitioner as defined by the standards of practice.
8. .Develop and deliver equitable occupational therapy services that promote the wellbeing of all individuals, groups, and populations.
   
    

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Graduate requirements counted as UG electives (19 credits)

QuEST Requirements

See graduate catalog for listing of graduate courses counted towards undergraduate requirements.