Introduction
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession focused on empowering individuals, groups, and communities to participate fully in the daily activities that matter most to them. OT focuses on helping people be more independent, healthy, and able to live meaningful lives. Occupational therapists work in hospitals, clinics, schools, and communities, often collaborating with other professionals to improve people’s quality of life. At IU South Bend, the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is for students who already have a bachelor’s degree (in any field) and want to become occupational therapists. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NBCOT® Certificate. In addition to completion of didactic coursework, all students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 18 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.
