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Dual Degree Program - Occupational Therapy
Fontbonne University will help you make the most of your college career with a new dual degree program offering you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in either biology or psychology and a master's degree in occupational therapy - all in just five years. Fontbonne has a partnership with Washington University in St. Louis that allows students to earn a graduate degree with only one additional year of study.
As an occupational therapist, you'll assist people with disabilities or daily living challenges and help them enjoy full and purposeful lives. You might have a career working in a pediatric hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing facility, home health program or outpatient clinic. Currently, there is great demand for occupational therapists in all fields. The United States Department of Labor anticipates that within the next eight years, the employment of occupational therapists will grow significantly faster than the average for other occupations. This suggests that students beginning their studies now will have numerous job opportunities when they graduate.
3/2 Program
As a Fontbonne student, you may choose to participate in the 3-2 program in conjunction with the Washington University Occupational Therapy (WUOT) program. Once you have completed the first three years of required work for a major in either biology or psychology - your choice - you may apply for admission to the WUOT program at the end of your junior year. Once you've satisfactorily completed the first year at Washington University, you will be awarded a bachelor's degree at Fontbonne. At the end of your second year of successful study at Washington University, you will qualify for a master's in occupational therapy.
Requirements
During the first three years at Fontbonne, you'll complete the courses required by your major, as well as six prerequisite classes required by the WUOT program. In each of these six courses, you must receive a grade of B- or better.
As an applicant to the WUOT program, you must take the GRE general exam, usually during the summer before your junior year. Then, you would apply to the WUOT program during the fall of your junior year.
Prior to application, students must also complete at least 30 hours of work, observation or volunteering in a setting similar to what an occupational therapist would encounter.
Benefits
Fontbonne professors are knowledgeable and committed to your success. Our small class sizes, open door policy for students and our curriculum help ensure that you receive an outstanding education in your Fontbonne major field. You'll always have a "home base" here. Our faculty members serve as supportive advisors and mentors during your application process and after graduation.
Plus, as a dual degree participant, you reap all the benefits and resources of two universities. You have the same options as any Washington University student, including both local and international internships, committed faculty, research, interactive teaching methods, and graduate and professional joint degrees.
Our Commitment
Fontbonne University is dedicated to providing students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Through our core curriculum, students learn how to think critically, solve problems and communicate effectively. No matter what career path you choose, an education from Fontbonne will give you the tools to succeed in both work and life.
How can I find out more?
Admissions: 314.889.1400 or 1.800.205.5862, fbyou@fontbonne.edu
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