Orthotics and Prosthetics
Become a Leader in Orthotics and Prosthetics by Earning Your MSOP
Help patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life by earning your Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSOP) from East Tennessee State University — the first program of its kind in Tennessee. Through state-of-the-art classroom instruction, on-campus labs, and hands-on clinical experiences, you will gain the expertise to design, fabricate, and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices while building meaningful relationships with patients.
With an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration, you’ll train alongside other health care disciplines to enhance teamwork and improve patient outcomes and become a leader in the growing field of orthotics and prosthetics.
At ETSU, you won’t just learn orthotics and prosthetics — you’ll be prepared to transform lives through innovation, compassion, and collaboration.
Application Deadlines
Early: June 2
Regular: Sept. 1
14 Students Admitted Yearly
Two-Year Full-Time Program
Careers in Orthotics and Prosthetics
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of orthotists and prosthetists is projected to grow 13% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
As a graduate of the Orthotics and Prosthetics program, you will be prepared to pursue various career paths, such as:
- Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist
- Clinical Director
- Practice Owner
- Fabrication Specialist
- O&P Researcher
- Product Design and Development Specialist
- Clinical Educator/Instructor
- Health Care Consultant
ETSU Health: Improving Health in Northeast Tennessee and Beyond
The College of Health Sciences is part of the university’s Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC), which offers a robust combination of health sciences programs and patient-care facilities.
Currently, ETSU is one of fewer than 125 institutions worldwide that are members of the Association of Academic Health Centers.
Our AHSC, known as ETSU Health, prepares the future health care workforce and is a major provider of primary, specialty, and tertiary care throughout our region with 30 clinical sites and more than 250 health care providers.
Take Your Next Step
If you have any questions about this program, we’re here to help! Please reach out to our graduate coordinator for more information.
Melanie Falkenberg
Graduate Admissions CounselorCollege of Health Sciences
- falkenberg@etsu.edu
- 423-439-7112
- Lamb Hall, Room 430
Accreditation Information
The Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics degree program 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 (NCOPE). The next evaluation of the program is scheduled to occur no later than 2030. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, 330 John Carlyle St., Ste. 200, Alexandria, VA 22314, Tel: 703-836-7114 http://ncope.org/
