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Overview
The Master of Science (MS) in Orthotics and Prosthetics provides educational preparation for orthotists and prosthetists in the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces. Students will be trained on the assessment, treatment plan development, implementation, follow-up, and practice management of orthoses and prostheses. The program consists of 36 credit hours offered primarily online, with three one-week intensives held on Century College’s campus within their orthotics and prosthetics lab.
The MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics is offered through a collaborative partnership between Concordia University, St. Paul and Century College. Due to changes in the accreditation requirement through the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), the MSOP has replaced the post-baccalaureate practitioner program previously offered through Century College. Concordia University, St. Paul and Century College representatives work closely to ensure a high-quality student experience that meets the educational needs of the orthotics and prosthetics industry.
Additional Program Information
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The application deadline is August 1 with FALL ONLY starts each year. The 22-month program (5 ½ semesters) consists of 36 credit hours offered primarily online with three, one-week intensives held on the Century College campus.
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Although CSP’s program is 22 months, the timeline to complete the entire O & P curriculum between Concordia and Century is longer unless a student completes the BS-Orthotics and Prosthetics degree from Concordia.
Please view these flow charts for more information regarding the Concordia-Century partnership and associated timelines.
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Upon conferral of the MSOP degree, students will need to complete an NCOPE approved residency. Students can visit the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) website for more information regarding residency eligibility and requirements.
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Please contact MSOP Admissions Counselor Sarah Urlacher at urlacher@csp.edu or 651-603-6190 with any questions you have about the Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics program.
PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTURY COLLEGE
The MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics is offered through a unique collaborative partnership between Concordia University, St. Paul and Century College. CSP and Century College representatives work closely to ensure a high-quality student experience that meets the educational needs of the orthotics and prosthetics industry.
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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 (In-Progress) 17 16 currently enrolled Fall 2018 2020 25 25 currently enrolled *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 Successful Completion of Residency 2016 9 9 10* 3 3 4 9
(One did not complete)2017 17 14 10** 6 1 5 5
(Two set to complete in Fall 2018.
Three set to complete 2019)*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).
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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.