Pursue Your Graduate Degree at Puget Sound

You’re ready for a change. Maybe you want to take your career to the next level. Or maybe you want to learn something new. With competitive programs for passionate students, we offer graduate-level degrees in EducationCounselingPublic HealthOccupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.

We want our students to thrive; our competitive admission process looks for candidates who will excel in their chosen program. Our graduate-level Loggers are intellectually engaged, endlessly curious, and passionate about their field—whether it’s education, public health, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.

Master of Arts in Teaching

We prepare teachers who create productive learning environments, critically reflect on their teaching and student learning, and interrogate their own biases and confront inequities in schools.

Master of Education in Counseling

Our program focuses on developing skills that are relevant to a wide range of careers in social service and mental health agencies, as well as preparing graduates to become certified as school counselors.

Master of Public Health

The MPH is a professional degree that prepares students as practitioners who are responsive to contemporary challenges in public health at local, regional, national, and global levels.

 

Master of Occupational Therapy

The MSOT Program is designed to provide students with the skills for becoming an entry-level therapist who is able to critically appraise their work, take initiative, and respond to the ongoing changes within systems of client care.

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

The OTD Program is designed to provide students with the skills for becoming an entry-level therapist who is able to critically appraise their work, lead with initiative, and promote and respond to the ongoing changes within systems of client care.

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) Program is designed to fit all levels of experience, whether you are a new entry-level occupational therapist or a seasoned one.

 

School of Physical Therapy

Our students benefit from small classes and personal relationships with professors; extensive, hands-on clinical experiences; and a coordinated curriculum of written and oral communication.

 
  • 7

    Graduate degrees offered in Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Public Health
  • 220

    Number of graduate students on campus
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At Puget Sound, we want you to learn, grow, and achieve great things—and we’re committed to help you get there. From academic advising to our writing center to disability accommodations, you’ll find the support you need to pursue a life of purpose and impact.

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Why study at the University of Puget Sound? Because here, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to engage with others, to serve in the community, and to explore new ideas in the classroom. With more than 50 areas of study, and 100 clubs and organizations, life at Puget Sound is full.