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Our MSOT programs are designed to provide an environment of hands-on learning where students can obtain a dynamic education and real-world fieldwork experience.

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10 Weeks

10-week terms allow for start dates throughout the year

39 Months

Earn your BSN in as few as 39 months at the Accelerated program pace

5 Locations

Miami, Texas, LA, Orange County, & Ontario

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Highlights

<p><strong>Streamlined Curriculum</strong><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p>Earn your master’s degree in as few as 24 months</p>

Streamlined Curriculum

Earn your master’s degree in as few as 24 months

<p><strong>Simulation Labs</strong><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p>Our dynamic learning environment helps you master your skills</p>

Simulation Labs

Our dynamic learning environment helps you master your skills

<p><strong>Fieldwork Experience</strong><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p>Learn how to provide patient-centered care.</p>
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Fieldwork Experience

Learn how to provide patient-centered care.

 

<p><strong>Interprofessional Setting</strong></p>
<p>Learn alongside students in different healthcare fields</p>

Interprofessional Setting

Learn alongside students in different healthcare fields

Student Life at WCU

Student Life at WCU

Join a diverse community of passionate, dedicated individuals at WCU. With a culture that feels like a family, you will have all the support you need to be the best you can be. Join a study group to learn from your classmates or get some guidance through peer tutoring sessions. WCU’s class sizes grant you the opportunity to get to know your professors and get insight into the healthcare industry. Find a community that helps you build on your strengths and reach your academic goals.

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Overview: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Program Details

At WCU, you can choose a program pace that works for your schedule. Whether you want to go full-speed in your studies or complete your program at a slower pace to balance school with your other responsibilities, we have an option for you.

Here are the available paces for the BSN program:

Accelerated Pace

  • On-Campus
  • 120 Credits
  • 39 Months
  • 8 Semesters

Evening & Weekend Pace*

  • On-Campus
  • 120 Credits
  • 44 Months
  • 9 Semesters

Working Professional Pace*

  • On-Campus
  • 120 Credits
  • 54 Months
  • 11 Semesters

*Only available at the Miami campus

Additional Information

Advanced Technology. Collaborative Learning.

Our master’s in occupational therapy programs are designed for today’s students. Whether you study in our Los Angeles Center for Graduate Studies or our WCU-Texas campus, you’ll be learning in an environment that is made for hands-on learning. Get the opportunity to practice your skills through technologically advanced simulation labs.

Additionally, as an MSOT student, you’ll be learning alongside students in different healthcare disciplines. Learn what it takes to collaborate in an efficient interprofessional team in order to provide the best patient-centered care.

The student will have the opportunity to develop the following knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors:

  1. Develop and implement client centered care that is inclusive of cultural values, beliefs, and needs.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication skills, and function effectively as a member of an inter-professional health care team.
  3. Support clinical decision making with evidence-based knowledge.
  4. Design interventions with a central focus on occupation as the means and end of therapeutic processes, in line with the profession's philosophy.
  5. Integrate health promotion and wellness in interventions with individuals, communities, and populations.
  6. Model leadership & advocacy for occupational therapy in the full range of service areas.

Learn By Doing

West Coast University’s master’s in occupational therapy program is focused on providing you different opportunities to practice and master your skills.

  • Hands-On Focus – Our program includes a strong focus on sensory integration therapy, functional vision assessment and intervention, return-to-driving rehabilitation, and functional cognitive rehabilitation
  • Advanced Technology – Through our technologically advanced simulation labs and skills labs, you’ll have the opportunity to practice in a safe and controlled environment
  • Fieldwork Experience – Fieldwork experience begins in the first trimester and continues until graduation, exposing students to the real-life challenges in the field

     

How Much Does the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program Cost?

We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future. For a breakdown of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy costs, visit the program page for the campus you wish to attend.

We offer several Master of Science in Occupational Therapy financial aid options — including scholarships, grants, and loan access — to help support you through your studies. For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.

Pursue your BSN at one of the following campuses
Technologically Advanced Sim Labs

At WCU, our goal is to build both the skills and confidence required in the nursing field. Practice using high-fidelity manikins that cry, sweat, and react like real patients. Coupled with hands-on clinical experiences, our simulations give students the opportunity to master foundational skills and graduate with confidence.

Our BSN students experience a range of patient care situations from routine to emergency. During simulation sessions, each student independently practices the functions of a registered nurse. The simulation labs at West Coast University use a full range of scenarios at all levels of the core nursing program:

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Clinical Placements

WCU is dedicated to building long-term clinical relationships and hospital affiliations that offer students a world of options and meaningful clinical experiences.

We have coordinators of clinical relations who support students by facilitating clinical site and preceptor selection, helping streamline approvals, and assisting with compliance tracking. Our Clinical Placements team also provides coaching calls for students who need guidance on how to make their clinicals a success.

NCLEX Support

NCLEX Support

Helping BSN Students Prepare for Licensure

Passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a critical milestone for all nurses. That’s why WCU helps prepare you every step of the way.

As a BSN student, you have access to:

  • One-on-one support from NCLEX advisors
  • NCLEX bootcamps
  • No-cost tutoring
  • A virtual library of educational books and videos

“WCU helped prepare us for the NCLEX by providing an adequate test environment, providing us with opportunities to take proctored tests that simulate the NCLEX and to test our nursing knowledge in those tests.”

– Stephanie P., BSN ’21*

“West Coast prepares you unlike any other school I have seen for the NCLEX.”

– Leslie G., BSN ’18*

Career Services

Providing Hands-On Career Support

WCU graduates get to enjoy support from our Career Services team.2 Starting when you’re a student, through graduation, and beyond, you’ll have access to individualized career advice, professional development workshops on topics like resume writing and interview preparation, help finding job leads, assistance connecting with industry recruiters, and more.

Potential Job Opportunities

Once you receive your licensure as a registered nurse, you will have various options to choose from for your career path. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a registered nurse usually works with physicians and other healthcare specialists. Additionally, they may be charged with overseeing licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and home health aides.

The largest employers of registered nurses (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics) are:

The Career Services team can help you find job opportunities that meet your goals!

Featured Faculty

Chiarina P. Piazza, PhD, MEd, RN Dean, College of Nursing | California Program Director

Dr. Piazza has been working in the university since 2009. Her past roles included Faculty; Campus Associate Dean of Nursing, Academics; Campus Dean of Nursing; and Associate Dean, College of Nursing. Most recently, she has been appointed to the position of Dean, College of Nursing.

She has a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of San Diego, a Master of Education from Cambridge College, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles.

With a commitment to community service, Dr. Piazza is a Commissioner for the Sister Cities Commission of Anaheim. And has previously served as Commissioner, Orange County Human Relations, and Board Member for the School Nurses of California Foundation.

FAQs

What is an MSOT degree?

A Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is a master’s level degree that prepares students for entry-level practitioner roles in the occupational therapy field.

How long does it take to complete the MSOT program?

You can complete the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program in as few as 24 months — that’s just two years.

What are the requirements for the MSOT program?

Prospective students must have a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimum GPA requirement, and have all pre-requisite coursework.

For a full list of MSOT – Texas program requirements, please access our MSOT-TX catalog page.

For a full list of MSOT – California program requirements, please access our MSOT-CA catalog page

 

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1 American Association of Colleges of Nursing, “Employment of New Nurse Graduates and Employer Preferences for Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses,” October 2022

2 WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.

3 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, “What Registered Nurses Do,” Updated Sept. 8, 2022

4 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, “Work Environment,” Updated Sept. 8, 2022

*The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or position of the school or of any instructor or student.

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Additional Resources:

1 Challenge Credit

2 Transfer Credit Policy

2a Military Training or Experience

2b Credit for Previous Education or Training for Veterans

3 Military Educational Benefits