Hello sir I want to apply for M.S. in Occupational Therapy at Kean University and I am here as I want to know does every applicant get an interview for this Course??

Kean University is a coeducational, public university located in Union and Hillside, New Jersey, United States.

The Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy is a 73 credit program designed to provide entry level education in occupational therapy.


Students admitted to this program will earn a Master of Science in occupational therapy in just 2 ½ full-time years of study.

No. Every applicant does not receive an interview. Only those candidates with a very strong application will be invited to an interview.

An interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Admission Requirements-

-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 from all colleges attended

-Minimum grade of "B" or better in each prerequisite course

-Official transcripts from all institutions attended

-Three letters of recommendation

-Documented observation of occupational therapy services within a variety of age groups and practice areas for a minimum of 40 hours in two or more practice settings.

Each applicant may choose from a diverse variety of settings, such as: hospital settings, community based programs, skilled nursing facilities, early intervention, school based programs, home care, outpatient programs, hand therapy sites and/or mental health sites.

-Current Professional Resume/CV

-Personal Statement

-Respond to a departmental question-"Describe a current event or societal issue and how you feel OT could impact the situation."

-Departmental interview may be required

-TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English)


Course Requirements

Semester One – 17 Credits
OT 5002 Foundations of OT 1 credit
OT 5210 Conditions Across the Lifespan I 2 credits
OT 5612 Group Development Across the Lifespan 3 credits
OT 5400 Theoretical Guidelines to Practice I 4 credits
OT 5500 Kinesiology 3 credits
BIO 5405 Gross Anatomy 4 credits

Semester Two – 15 Credits
OT 5401 Theoretical Guidelines to Practice II 4 credits
OT 5303 Occupations Across the Lifespan 3 credits
OT 5611 Community Partnerships & Service 1 credit
OT 5223 Conditions Across the Lifespan II 3 credits
BIO 5406 Neuroscience 4 credits

Summer Session – 3 Credits
OT 5520 Research Methods in OT I 3 credits

Semester Three
Track A – 15 Credits
OT 6521 Research Methods in OT II 3 credits
OT 6920 Seminar in Psychosocial Practice 6 credits
OT 6923 Seminar in Pediatric Practice 6 credits
Track B – 15 Credits
OT 5550 Administration, Supervision and Advocacy 3 credits
OT 6921 Seminar in Adult Rehab Practice 6 credits
OT 6610 Orthotics, Prosthetics & Modalities 3 credits
OT 6521 Research Methods in OT II 3 credits

Semester Four
Track A – 15 Credits
OT 5550 Administration, Supervision and Advocacy 3 credits
OT 6525 Advanced Research in OT 3 credits
OT 6610 Orthotics, Prosthetics & Modalities 3 credits
OT 6921 Seminar in Adult Rehab Practice 6 credits
Track B – 15 Credits
OT 6525 Advanced Research in OT 3 credits
OT 6920 Seminar in Psychosocial Practice 6 credits
OT 6923 Seminar in Pediatric Practice 6 credits

Semester Five – 8 Credits
OT 6960 Advanced Fieldwork Seminar I 4 credits
OT 6961 Advanced Fieldwork Seminar II 4 credits

Contact Detail:
Kean University
1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, United States
Phone: +1 908-737-5326