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Graduate Program in Public Health

CONCURRENT DEGREES

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CONCURRENT MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Graduate Program in Public Health is pleased to join with the SUNY Downstate Medical Center Occupational Therapy Program to offer students the opportunity to earn two degrees- an MS in Occupational Therapy and MPH in a concurrent program over 3.5 years.

Occupational therapists are professionals who specialize in the promotion of meaningful activity engagement as a conduit to health and quality of life. Traditionally employed in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, private practices, nursing homes, and schools, occupational therapists assist individuals with illness or disability to resume participation in valued activities. More recently, occupational therapists have demonstrated critical roles in fostering health through activity adaptation in community agencies, work-related ergonomics programs, and NIH-funded intervention trials.

For administrative purposes, students are considered part-time in both the Occupational Therapy Program and the Public Health Program. Students are required to apply separately and be accepted into each program. Tuition is $288.00 per credit for full-time (12 credits per semester) in-state residents and $455.00 for full-time out-of-state residents. Click here {click} to see the complete concurrent curriculum.

Market trends indicate that opportunities for professionals with credentials in both occupational therapy and public health are significant. Feel free to call the Occupational Therapy Program (718-270-7730) or the Graduate Program in Public Health (718-270-1065) if you have any questions about this exciting option.