Occupational therapy is the practice of performing occupational-type tasks as emotional or physical therapy. Tasks can include work, self-care, leisure, and domestic chores. Occupational therapists help promote health and wellbeing through occupation, thereby enabling special needs individuals or injured persons to participate in everyday life.

MS in Occupational Therapy	Boston University – Boston University ranks #1 in the nation for Occupational Therapy according to the U.S. News & World Report's graduate school rankings. Students study with well-known professors and practitioners, working to gain a range of clinical experience through fieldwork placements and supervised internships. Most classes have less than 20 students, ensuring personal attention from teachers who often become mentors.
MS in Advanced OT Studies	A.T. Still University of Health Sciences – Designed for practicing occupational therapists who want to advance their education, the MS in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies allows them to build on their experiences and improve clinical reasoning and analysis. The online program fosters interaction and networking among students and teachers through a virtual community of working occupational therapists.
Post-Professional MS/OT	Quinnipiac University – For those who have a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, the Post-Professional MS in Occupational Therapy program by Quinnipiac University is the next step in the career ladder. The program helps working therapists learn the latest research and improve their leadership and critical thinking skills, along with exposing them to entrepreneurial concepts of occupational therapy.
MS in Mental Health Counseling	Walden University – Walden University is one of only a few online colleges to offer a CACREP accredited MS degree in Mental Health Counseling. The degree is designed to allow students to use their knowledge immediately as professionals, even incorporating interactive simulations of real-world situations into the training and coursework.
MS in Mental Health Counseling MS in Psychology	Capella University – Capella University's CACREP-accredited MS in Mental Health Counseling and MS in General Psychology programs have curriculums that include online coursework, residencies and field experience that will prepare students for state licensure eligibility, and ultimately, careers as mental health counselors. Specialization courses include Addictive and Compulsive Behavior, Human Sexuality, Child and Adolescent Counseling, and Marriage and Family Systems.
M.Ed. in Special Education	Grand Canyon University – Grand Canyon University's M.Ed. in Special Education is designed for those interested in earning their teaching certificates and helping K-12 children with special needs. Courses are taught by experts in learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities and other physical and cognitive impairments, and assignments are both observational and practice-based.
MS in Professional Counseling	Liberty University – Liberty University's online MS in Professional Counseling 48-hour program prepares students for state licensure and national certification, resulting in careers in mental health agencies, private practices, ministry counseling centers and other facilities. Students receive a background in the integration of faith and practice, individual and group counseling, legal issues, and interventions.
MS in Exercise Science	California University of Pennsylvania – The MS in Exercise Science & Health Promotion degree at the California University of Pennsylvania is designed for athletic trainers, physical therapists, health and physical education teachers. The 12 month online program includes specialization tracks in Fitness and Wellness, Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation Science and Sport Psychology.
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