Occupational Therapy Schools in Massachusetts

American International College

Division of Occupational Therapy 
1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109-3189

Program Director: Cathy Dow-Royer, Ed.D., OTR/L

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Master’s degree and combined bachelor/master’s degree

Avg. Class Size: 10

Phone: (413) 205-3320 or (413) 205-3262

Fax: 413-205-3051

Emailcathy.dow-royer@aic.edu

Websitewww.aic.edu/academics/hs/occupational_therapy

Requirements: minimum 2.87 GPA, submit all official transcripts, submit GRE scores (not required but highly recommended), complete admission application, 2 letters of reference, complete all prerequisite courses, submit volunteer/observation hours in OT setting, submit personal statement on why you want to be in profession of occupational therapy, submit a Manitous (PPD Tuberculin Skin Test), submit immunization records, submit SAT scores if applicable

Bay Path College

Occupational Therapy Program 
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106-2212

Program Director: Lori Vaughn, OTD, OTR/L

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Master’s degree and combined bachelor/master’s degree

Avg. Class Size: 5-10

Phone: (413) 565-1331

Fax: 413-565-1108 – registrar’s office

EmailOT@baypath.edu or lvaughn@baypath.edu

Undergraduate Website:

www.baypath.edu/UndergraduateExperience/Majors/OccupationalTherapy.aspx

Graduate Websitehttp://graduate.baypath.edu/en/Graduate-Programs/Programs-On-Campus/MS-Programs/Master-of-Occupational-Therapy

Requirements: complete admission application, complete original essay on “Why is this graduate degree important to my career goals and to me personally?”, submit a current resume, 2 letters of recommendation, submit official transcripts, preferred minimum 3.0 GPA, complete bachelor’s degree, submit GRE scores, complete prerequisite courses with minimum 3.0 GPA

Boston University, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College)

Department of Occupational Therapy
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215-1605

Program Director: Wendy Coster, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Master’s degree and combined bachelor/master’s degree

Avg. Class Size: 20 or less

Phone: (617) 353-2729

Fax: 617-353-2926

Emailot@bu.edu or wjcoster@bu.edu

MSOT Websitewww.bu.edu/sargent/academics/programs/occupational-therapy/msot

BS/MSOT Websitewww.bu.edu/sargent/academics/programs/occupational-therapy/bsmsot

Requirements: complete admission application, official transcripts, submit GRE scores, 3 letters of reference, 2 separate essays on a. what strengths do you bring that will contribute to the learning environment of our program and to your effectiveness as an occupational therapy practitioner? Or b. Describe a personally meaningful occupation and how your participation in that occupation has influenced your understanding of occupational therapy, complete minimum 6 prerequisite courses

Salem State University

Occupational Therapy Program 
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970-5353

Program Director: Jeanne Corcoran

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Combined bachelor/master’s degree

Avg. Class Size: 15

Phone: (978) 542-6693

Fax: 978.542.6300 – registrar’s office

Emailjcorcoran1@salemstate.edu

Websitewww.salemstate.edu/oct

Requirements: submit all official transcripts, send in copy of current OTA license, send in letter of recommendation from current employer, complete admission application

Springfield College

Occupational Therapy Department 
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109-3797

Program Director: Katherine M. Post

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Master’s degree and combined bachelor/master’s degree (5-yr program)

Avg. Class Size: 35-40

Phone: (413) 748-3581

Fax: (413)-748-3694

Emailgraduate@spfldcol.edu and admissions@spfldcol.edu or kpost@springfieldcollege.edu

Websitewww.springfieldcollege.edu/ot

Requirements: bachelor’s degree, minimum 2.5 GPA, submit all official transcripts

Tufts University-Boston School of Occupational Therapy

Department of Occupational Therapy 
26 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155-7084

Program Director: Linda Tickle-Degnen, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Master’s degree

Avg. Class Size: 30-35

Phone: (617) 627-5720

Fax: (617) 627-3722

EmailBSOT@tufts.edu

Websitehttp://ase.tufts.edu/bsot/

Requirements: Complete all 5 prerequisite courses, submit GRE scores, 3 letters of reference, send in all official transcripts, personal statement about interest in field and contributions in field through volunteer hours, internships, etc., complete admission application

Worcester State University

Occupational Therapy Department 
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602-2597

Program Director: Margaret D. Hart, Professor, Ph.D., OTR/L

Status: Accreditation

ACOTE: Yes

Completion: Master’s degree and combined bachelor/master’s degree

Avg. Class Size: 17

Phone: (508) 929-8624

Fax: (508) 929-8178

EmailOT@worcester.edu or Margaret.Hart@worcester.edu

Websitehttp://worcester.edu/Academics/Shared%20Documents/Departments/occupationaltherapy.aspx

Requirements: bachelor’s degree plus GPA score, 2 letters of recommendation, submit GRE, MAT, or GMAT scores, submit official transcripts, complete admission application