Occupational therapy helps people achieve independence in their daily lives through a Master's degree program that includes courses in psychology, sociology, science and anatomy. The degree can be obtained at Indiana University Northwest, Purdue Calumet or University of Southern Indiana for around $20,657, and graduates must pass the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant exam. Occupational therapists use skills like judgment, decision making and active listening to help clients, and earn a median salary of $72,320 annually, with an expected increase of 26% in the field.

2.  Occupational
therapy is a health
profession whose
goal is to help
people achieve
independence,
meaning and
satisfaction in all
aspects of their
lives.

3.  Master’s Degree

4.  Indiana University
Northwest
 Purdue Calumet
 University of
Southern Indiana

5.  Sociology
 Psychology
 Science Courses
 Anatomy &
Physiology

6.  $20,657 between
all three schools

7.  CERTIFIED
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
ASSISTANT EXAM

8.  Active
 Can observe easily
 Social
 Realistic

9.  Judgment and
Decision Making
 Time Management
 Writing
 Active Listening
 Speaking

10.  Hourly $35.49
 Yearly $48,920 -
$102,520
 Median Salary
$72,320

11.  Increase of 26%

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