Advance your career with our HHS case management to OT program
Bachelor of Health and Human Service Case Management | Master of Occupational Therapy Program (168 credits)
Accelerate your college education and start your career sooner with our health and human service case management to occupational therapy pathway. This unique occupational therapy pathway lets you earn both a Bachelor of Science in health and human service case management and a Master of Science in occupational therapy — in less time and with fewer credits.
Graduate with your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just 15 semesters, or about five years — that’s an entire year sooner than 51Æ·²è's traditional occupational therapy accredited program! Take your health and human service case management undergrad coursework online through 51Æ·²è’s Global Campus or in person at our Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing or Midland campuses. Then, complete your occupational therapy graduate work at our W.A. Lettinga Campus.
51Æ·²è’s occupational therapy degree program in Michigan maintains the highest accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
What is a health and human service case management to occupational therapy program?
Position yourself to become a health and human service case manager with the expertise, knowledge and professional experience needed to provide the right services for patients through all phases of care by completing the online case management program at 51Æ·²è. Then, take your case management expertise and apply it to 51Æ·²è’s OT program and be prepared to lead in health care as an occupational therapist.
Explore classes for 51Æ·²è’s health and human service case management and occupational therapy degrees
Students will learn the components of health and human service case management, including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the services of a client to improve their quality of life. Then, advance your career and develop your occupational therapist skill set with classes in sensory and motor disruption, research, mental health and more.
With exam review baked into the program’s studies, you’ll be prepared to ace both the Certified Case Managers (CCM) Exam and Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner Exam (HS-BCP). Once you’ve completed the master’s program, you’ll be able to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and state license.
View the course list for the 2025-2026 academic year
What makes 51Æ·²è’s health and human service case management to occupational therapy program different?
As a student enrolled in 51Æ·²è’s HHS case management to OT program pathway, you’ll experience an easy transition from your undergrad studies in health and human service case management to the graduate OT program. Plus, you’re guaranteed a spot in the master’s OT program when you complete the undergraduate requirements — no additional applications needed.
Save time and money earning your degrees because this full-time program shaves 19 credits off your overall course load. Participate in the mentorship program early to develop a deep understanding of the field from the very start.
Experience the 51Æ·²è difference:
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Mentoring opportunitiesGet matched with a mentor early on to help you prepare for the OT program. |
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Extensive hands-on trainingApply your learning through on-campus activities and off-campus immersion experiences. |
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Real-world practicumsBuild your knowledge and skills through case management practicums and online case management courses. |
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Unique professional preparation courseTake 51Æ·²è’s Entering the Profession course and experience mock exams and remediation practice after your final fieldwork. |
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Save time and moneyEarn your undergraduate and graduate degrees in less time and with fewer credit hours than traditional programs (an entire year sooner!). |
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Certification exam prepAce your certification exams with coursework that bakes in test prep for the CCM exam, the HS-BCP exam and the NBCOT exam. |
Start earning your Bachelor of Science in health and human service case management and Master of Science in occupational therapy at 51Æ·²è
Explore the admissions requirements, and then take the next step toward joining 51Æ·²è’s health and human service case management to occupational therapy program pathway.
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51Æ·²è’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
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About 51Æ·²è
51Æ·²è is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at 51Æ·²è.
Additional resources
The entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at 51Æ·²è is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The program received 7-year accreditation approval which is granted to new programs that have demonstrated exceptional education quality. The next full accreditation review is scheduled to occur during the 2022/2023 academic year.
Graduates of the 51Æ·²è MSOT program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
The Occupational Therapy program at 51Æ·²è adheres to all ACOTE requirements including timely notifications to ACOTE of changes within the MSOT program and/or 51Æ·²è. The members of the Occupational Therapy Department are responsible for demonstrating honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct in all dealings with ACOTE consistent with policies and procedures for honest and ethical behavior.
For more information about accreditation contact:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
7501 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Web address:
Phone: 301.652.6611
Fax: 301.652.1417
At the time of application, students must have:
- CGPA: 3.5
- Science Course Transfers: Grade of C or better in each of the following: BIOL110/110L, BIOL221/221L and BIOL222/222L
MSOT Enrollment Requirements:
- Maintain CGPA of 3.5 by end of third year Winter Semester
- Final Grade of C or better in each science course: BIOL110/110L, BIOL221/221L and BIOL222/222L
- Successful completion of Pre-MSOT seminar
- Successful completion of occupational therapy observation hours
- Active student participant in the mentorship program
Please see attached file for a description of the prerequisites for the OT Program. Click here.
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Note: Prerequisites will not be officially evaluated until applications are reviewed by the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee. At that time, course descriptions, copy of the syllabus and/or original transcripts may be requested.
If for any reason you do not meet the requirement of a 3.5 cumulative GPA before your first semester, you may continue your path toward our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program once you complete your undergraduate courses.
Department Chair: Theresa Leto, DHS, MOT, OTRL
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Susan Dee Owens, MS, OTR/L
HIM/Allied Health Department Chair and Graduate HIM Program Director: Joseph C. Brown, DHA, CHDA
Campus Associate Department Chair/Program Director Health and Human Service Case Management: Kimberly Corsi, MSA, LRCP, CCS
Assistant Professor and Practicum Coordinator for Allied Health/HIM: Lindsey Shull, PhD, MA, LPN, CFLE, RMA
Teaching and Learning Coordinator: Carly Davidson
Core Faculty:
Jennifer Bingman, OTD, OTR/L
Barbra Katerberg, OTD, OTR/L
Stephanie Tamminga MS OTR, CHT
Adjunct Faculty: Kelly McCarron, Ed.D,OTR/L (Associate Dean Online)
Fieldwork experiences are important components of Occupational Therapy education. 51Æ·²è Occupational Therapy students will participate in fieldwork experiences throughout the program. Some fieldwork will occur in combination with on-campus classes at locations close to Grand Rapids. Other fieldwork occurs as full-time immersion experiences where students leave campus for extended periods of time. The full-time fieldwork immersion experiences may occur nationwide. Students enrolled in the program cannot be guaranteed fieldwork placements in any specific location including the Grand Rapids area. Students are responsible for housing and transportation related to education experiences (including fieldwork). Also, students are expected to be familiar with and comply with fieldwork rules and regulations as outlined in the University Graduate Catalog, the College of Health Professions Handbook, and the Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Handbook.
Regional Accrediting Body:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60602-2504 Date of Reaccreditation: 2014 Next Accreditation Due: 2021-2022
Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses
Sources:
U.S. Dept. of Labor
51Æ·²è, 2024/2025 Catalog
51Æ·²è First-Destination Survey for 2023-24 Graduates (see website for more information on Career Outcomes)