Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program in Pennsylvania
The Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program is designed for high school students passionate about helping others and pursuing a career in occupational therapy. It offers a clear path to becoming an occupational therapist within a supportive Christian environment, preparing you for an impactful career in healthcare.
100%
of first-year
students receive financial aid
students receive financial aid
98%
of the class of 2025 were
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
12:1
student to faculty ratio
Study Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program at a Christian University
Occupational therapy is a rewarding career and consistently ranked among the best and fastest-growing jobs by U.S. News & World Report and other sources. As the field grows, certified occupational therapists are in high demand. To be eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination, you must graduate from an ACOTE-accredited Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program such as Messiah’s.
The MOT Early Assurance Program allows Messiah University junior pre-OT students or students of any major who fulfill the program’s admissions requirements to obtain an early acceptance regarding their admission into the MOT program. Up to 10 Messiah juniors may be accepted for early assurance for any given MOT cohort.
Benefits of early assurance
As a student accepted into the MOT Early Assurance Program, you'll have the benefit of working closely with a specialized Messiah faculty advisor while you’re earning your bachelor’s degree to prepare for seamless entry into Messiah’s accredited MOT program. Our full time, 80-credit, residential MOT program features a state-of-the-art educational facility just minutes from Messiah’s main campus designed to prepare you as a competent, in-demand occupational therapist and a leader in your field.
Criteria and how to apply
- MOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Program completion in 24 months
- A curricular focus on community service and leadership development.
- A program that incorporates cultural relevancy and global engagement.
- The academic distinction of a nationally ranked, accredited private Christian university. Messiah University is the first institution within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic Region to offer a graduate program in OT.
- The opportunity to study at Winding Hill, a 37,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art educational facility.
- OT faculty who are Christian educators, OT professionals and experienced educators who will take time to mentor you in your education, faith and career.
- Networking and partnership opportunities with the local OT community.
Programs related to Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program
In the Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy - Early Assurance Program program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
98% of the Class of 2025 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.
Last updated: