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.
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.
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.
- 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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Program Details
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.
CSP students learn from experienced faculty who are currently practicing in the orthotics and prosthetics field. Gain valuable insight from those who are treating patients on a daily basis – not just what’s in your textbook.
Students are required to relocate to Minnesota for the lab portion of the program but can live anywhere during the rest of their time at CSP. The program’s flexible delivery allows many students to work full-time in orthotics and prosthetics as technicians, administrators, assistants, and more.
This program is a collaboration between CSP and Century College.
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Accreditation Info & FAQ’s
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Cohort Starting Semester Graduation Year of Cohort Number of Students Who Started Program Number of Students Who Successfully Graduated within 3 Years* Fall 2014 2016 9 9 Fall 2015 2017 17 14 Fall 2016 2018 21 20 Fall 2017 2019 17 16 Fall 2018 2020 25 25 Fall 2019 2021 22 16 Fall 2020 2022 24 22 Fall 2021 2023 34 32 Fall 2022 2024 20 19 Fall 2023 2025 8 TBD Fall 2024 2026 24 TBD *CSP Retention rates are calculated based upon successful completion of program within 3 years
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Graduates that Entered Residency (Employed by Residency Site)
Graduate Year of Resident Number of Students Who Started the Program Approx. Two Years Prior to Graduation Year Number of Students who Graduated within 3 Years Residency Registration within 6 Months of Graduation Orthotic Residency First Prosthetic Residency First O&P Residency 2016 9 9 10* 3 3 4 2017 17 14 10** 6 1 5 2018 25 25 25 10 6 9 2019 22 16 16 8 5 3 2020 24 24 24 12 6 6 2021 20 20 20 10 5 5 2022 23 23 23 11 6 6 2023 34 32 23 3 3 17 2024 22 19 18 3 0 15 *One student from the second cohort was able to graduate early and begin their residency. (9/9 in cohort 1; a tenth student was added to NCOPE’s tracking data because of the timing of their residency)
**One student from this cohort was able to graduate early and was counted in the previous year. This number would technically mean 11/14 graduates secured a residency within 6 months. 2 students secured residency > 6 months. Total: 13/14 graduates secured residencies.
Date Issued by NCOPE: August 2018 (Updates will be made as official data is received from NCOPE.)
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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.
Questions?
Contact Orthotics and Prosthetics Admissions Counselor at [email protected] or 651-603-6326.
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.