The Post-Professional Master's degree is a 12-credit program, taking 9 months to complete on a part-time basis with all courses distance-delivered. By remaining in a work setting while engaging in advanced education, you'll develop reflective practice skills in a manner that has ongoing real-world application. Read more about the technology requirements.

You'll submit weekly postings critiquing professional literature and relating it to practice. Your faculty will provide individual feedback on your reflective analysis and application of knowledge to practice. Assignments are due once per week and you'll present your culminating project at the end of the program.

Fall

OCT 700 Perspectives on Occupation – 2 credits
Examination of perspectives on occupation that underlie occupational therapy practice.

OCT 710 Research in Occupational Therapy – 3 credits
Analysis and synthesis of professional literature related to selected practice area. Emphasis on occupational therapy.

OCT 720 Theory and Practice – 2 credits
Analysis of models, theory, frames of reference and professional reasoning to enhance reflective practice. Emphasis on occupational therapy.

Spring

OCT 734 Leadership – 2 credits
Examination of leadership theories and their application to provision of occupational therapy services.

OCT 795 Culminating Project – 3 credits
Completion of an evidence-based case study or project that shows the impact of occupational therapy on the client’s function and participation.

Minimum admission criteria include:

• Employment as an occupational therapist for a minimum of one year
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a bachelor’s degree or demonstrated academic ability
  
  

To apply, please submit the following items:

• Graduate Student Application
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Copy of current OT license
• Copy of government-issued photo ID

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for fall admission. A maximum of 48 students are admitted to begin the program each fall (August). Qualified applicants will be contacted to complete an interview and writing sample. Upon notification of admission, applicants must submit a tuition deposit to confirm their intent to enroll.

Kari C. Inda, Ph.D., OTR/L, CEAS 
Chair/Professor/Post-Professional Program Director
indak@mtmary.edu 

Meghan Anderson, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Assistant Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator 
andersom@mtmary.edu 

Stephanie Beisbier, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Professor, Professional Entry Program Director 
beisbies@mtmary.edu 

Katelyn Brady, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Assistant Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator 
bradyk@mtmary.edu 

Julie H. Hunley, Ph.D., OT/L, CLT    
Professor 
hunleyj@mtmary.edu 

Jennifer L. Kinkade, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Assistant Professor 
kinkadej@mtmary.edu

Heather Martin, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Assistant Professor 
martinh@mtmary.edu 

Kelly Stapelman, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Assistant Professor, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator 
stapelmk@mtmary.edu 

Cynthia Steinert, PP-OTD, OTR/L, CLT 
Assistant Professor 
steinerc@mtmary.edu 

Rita Burlingame-Toppen, PP-OTD, OTR/L, CYT 
Assistant Professor 
burlingr@mtmary.edu 

Mitchell Voss, PP-OTD, OTR/L 
Assistant Professor, Post-Professional Master's Program Coordinator 
vossm@mtmary.edu