Master of OT
Students who have already earned a bachelor degree can apply directly to our graduate program. The Master of Occupational Therapy program at ISU is distinguished by:
- Small class size/personal attention
- Curriculum grounded in the basic sciences
- 100% job placement of graduates
- Strong NBCOT exam pass rate
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Graduates | 13 | 16 | 12 | 41 |
| Graduation Rates | 81% | 88% | 100% | 89% |
| Employment Rates (6 months after graduation) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. AOTA's phone number is (301) 652-AOTA. Their website is http://www.acoteonline.org. Graduates will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Bachelor to Master
Undergraduates in ISU's Bachelor of Science in Health Science program may shave one year off the usual MOT course of study through the Pre OT - Accelerated Concentration. This option involves:
- Entry into the OT curriculum at Idaho State University in the senior year of undergraduate study
- Awarding of a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree after the first year
- Awarding of the Master of Occupational Therapy degree after two more years
News
Meridian Clinic Construction Updates
Idaho State University’s Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center has been growing and changing, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation, adding to the already almost $2.3 million invested into expansion and upgrades by ISU and the State of Idaho.
The first phase of renovations began in December of 2019, with completion scheduled for the upcoming summer season. From there, the second phase will begin and is expected to conclude in December. Anderson Construction is the contractor, and the architect is Hummel Architects. The Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy looks forward to supporting and utilizing the clinic remodel. May 2020