Occupational therapy is a field for which you may think in-person education is needed; after all, occupational therapists work to improve many physical disabilities for their patients. However, thanks to advances in online education, many occupational therapy schools now offer a Master’s in occupational therapy via the Internet.
The programs are typically designed for practicing occupational therapists who are looking to expand their education and career options. One such program is offered by the Arizona School of Health Sciences. It is a 42 credit hour program that is divided into four areas of study, including an Electives section that allows students to pursue their own interests within the occupational therapy field. Some areas of the online program do require students to apply teachings to in-person clinical experiences in their own area, so the program isn’t entirely online in that respect. However, students are able to complete the rest of the program on their own schedule and in the comfort of their home.
If you’re looking for a Master’s degree in occupational therapy and aren’t sure if you’ll be able to attend classes in person, consider looking into online options to complete your degree. More and more accredited institutions are starting to offer distance learning options — be sure to take advantage of it!
