Master in Occupational Therapy/Therapist (Master's)

This document is a thesis about the experiences of Master of Science in Occupational Therapy graduate students at Stanbridge University during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the challenges and benefits of simulated fieldwork experiences conducted virtually due to pandemic restrictions. The research explores the social, psychological, and economic factors affecting student learning and preparedness.

The institution admits about 11% of applicants.

Stanbridge University's California campuses are designed around healthcare education. Irvine in Orange County, Alhambra in Los Angeles County, Riverside, and San Marcos in San Diego County offer different combinations of nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapist assistant study. Campus visits can include classrooms, labs, and student life. The university also offers an online Master of Science in Nursing in Education.

The academic portfolio includes the Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing, Associate of Occupational Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Master of Science in Nursing in Education. Nursing students receive practice tests, online mentorship, and subject-specific reviews from their first term through graduation. These supports prepare students for licensure examinations. The BSN program at the Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside campuses has an NCLEX-RN licensure pass rate listed for 2023 to 2025.

Program availability varies by location. Irvine and Alhambra list vocational nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, BSN, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programs. Riverside lists vocational nursing, BSN, and occupational therapy graduate study. San Marcos lists vocational nursing and a BSN pending approval, with no current graduates or annual licensure pass rates. The online option lists the nursing education master's degree.