Program Overview
The MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics at CSP blends technical and practical approaches to learning so that students feel prepared to step into professional roles after their residency. Students will learn how to assess patients’ needs, create a treatment plan, and provide custom orthoses and prostheses.
This degree was designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical experience to feel confident as they transition into a residency and, later, a career in orthotics and prosthetics.
From patient care to research methods and clinic management, the program is comprehensive in preparing students for success. You’ll learn how to create treatment plans for various parts of the body and understand patients’ individual needs. As part of CSP’s complete approach to orthotics and prosthetics, students will also build leadership skills and understand patient care ethics.
The full MSOP degree includes coursework from both Century College and CSP. Students complete 39 credit hours in person at Century College and 36 credit hours at CSP. Students must relocate to Minnesota for the in-person portion at Century College, but can live anywhere during the rest of their time at CSP. Students may opt to take a traditional pathway, completing Century coursework first, then CSP coursework. Alternatively, students may dual-enroll, taking Century coursework concurrently with the first year of CSP coursework. The program’s flexible delivery enables many students to work full-time in orthotics and prosthetics as technicians, administrators, assistants, and other roles.
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The Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (www.ncope.org). The program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of July 23, 2024.
This program is a collaboration between CSP and Century College. In addition to online learning, students will also spend time gaining valuable in-person experience in an orthotics and prosthetics lab at Century College’s campus.
Program Details
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36 Credits
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On Campus & Online
- One start per year each fall (August 1 deadline)
- 21-month program (5 semesters)
- 36 credits (online + in-person intensives)
Options to complete the program:
- After graduation, students will need to complete an NCOPE-approved residency.
- NCOPE residency eligibility and requirements
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Meet our faculty
Amy Funke, MSOP, CPO – MSOP Program Director
Amy joined the Concordia University, St. Paul faculty in 2023 after spending ten years in the Orthotics and Prosthetics industry. Amy thoroughly enjoyed patient care and the relationships built with patients over the years, but she also developed a secondary passion for teaching residents. It was this passion that led her to seek a position at Concordia University, St. Paul, with the potential to impact a whole new generation of clinicians.
Additional Information and FAQ’s
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Graduation Year Students Pursuing/ Graduating On-time¹ On-Time Graduation Rate Graduates achieving Positive Placement² Positive Placement Rate 2023 34/32 94% 23/32 71.8% 2024 20/19 95% 19/19 100% 2025 8/8 100% 7/8 87.5% ¹ On-time graduation calculated based on completion of CSP coursework within the published timeframe.
² Positive placement calculated based on graduates’ employment in the profession or a related field, continuing education, or serving in the military within one year of graduation.
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The Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (www.ncope.org). The program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of July 23, 2024.
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Each state has different requirements for certification of Orthotists and Prosthetists. CSP’s MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics prepares students to take the ABC CPO board exam, which is required for licensing in all states that have state licensure. The CSP O&P program graduates can take the board exam in any state. Additionally, certain state boards may have other requirements. Please see the contact information for O&P licensing boards here.
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The partnership between Century College and Concordia University St. Paul allows MSOP students to receive the educational preparation necessary to become a practitioner (orthotist/prosthetist) in the field. Century College has an excellent fabrication lab, so before beginning the primarily online MSOP coursework through Concordia, students take 1-2 years of O&P-specific coursework on Century’s campus.
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The MSOP program’s accreditation is based on the combined coursework at Century College and Concordia, so all students are required to take at least the 2000-level OPCA courses. Century will make the decision as to whether the 1000-level courses are required before you can take the 2000-level. Certain practical experience and/or ABC certifications may waive some coursework.
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This is a great option for high-performing students looking to accelerate their timeline to completion and shorten their overall time in school by one year. It allows students to complete their last year at Century College and first year at Concordia simultaneously. More details can be found here.
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Students will need to relocate to MN while completing the on-campus Century College coursework. Once students have finished this coursework, they can live anywhere while taking the online coursework through Concordia. Students do need to be willing to return to MN three times during the last year of the program for the week-long intensives.
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No, graduate students are not eligible for on-campus housing at Concordia.
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Yes, all MSOP students automatically qualify for a $2,000 scholarship through the partnership with Century College.
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We do not have a required timeframe for the prerequisites, as long as they were completed successfully (C or higher) at a regionally accredited institution.
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No, these need to be completed prior to the start of the Fall semester.
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The Century courses follow a more typical college schedule: on-campus and typically during the day, with a full credit load. The MSOP courses are designed for working adults, where students take one online, 8-week course at a time. Students are encouraged to work in the field while in the program, as these hours can be used for OP 580 (clinical experience) and it’s great for practical application and building connections within the field. Students who are doing the dual enrollment option are recommended to keep work to a minimum while enrolled at both schools.
This program prepares students for professional licensure or certification. Please note that each state has different requirements for professional licensure and certification, and you are encouraged to contact your state’s licensing authority for guidance before beginning your program. Learn more.
