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It depends on your background, whether you already have a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or not.
Most master's programs in O.T. take two and a half years to complete.
This is from the Wisconsin O.T. Assn:
http://www.wota.net/online/modules.php?n...
The post baccalaureate certificate takes 2 to 2 1/2 years to complete. A certificate program is one that, upon completion of the academic course work and fieldwork, awards a certificate rather than a degree. The certificate is then the credential that enables the graduate to sit for the NBCOT certification examination. Some master's programs award a certificate "in partial fulfillment" of a master's degree so that you can work as on OT while you finish your degree. Certificate programs must be accredited and must demonstrate substantial compliance with the Essentials. There are a few certificate programs at both the professional and technical levels of education. There are a few states that require a degree in the profession for licensure. Therefore, the certificate may not be as transportable as a degree. You should check with the regulatory board in the state(s) in which you intend to work.
This site indicates that their master's takes 7 semesters:
http://main.uab.edu/shrp/default.aspx?pi...
Length of Study: Minimum of 7 semesters (2 1/2 years) as a full-time student
The Medical University of S.C. requires 7 semesters:
http://www.musc.edu/chp/ot/
Starting semester:
Summer
Length of program:
26 months
7 semesters
Degree awarded:
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science - Occupational Therapy
Credentials:
Certification Examination given by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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As a general rule it takes about 2 years of graduate school to get a masters.
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