Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
**This program is scheduled to start admitting students Spring 2026 pending final approval from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)**
Admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program is competitive; therefore, meeting the following minimal requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Applicants are expected to have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) for their undergraduate degree and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for prerequisite courses.
- Completion of prerequisite courses (with a minimum grade of “C”) prior to enrollment in the program.
- Completion of all prerequisite courses is not required prior to applying to the program. You may have no more than 3 outstanding prerequisites at the time that you apply, and you must report a plan regarding when you will complete the remaining courses.
- Prerequisite Course Credits
- PY 302: Abnormal Psychology (3)
- CH 101: Chemistry (3)
- ED299: Human Growth and Development (3)
- BI 241: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
- BI 242: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
- MA 147: Statistics (3)
- Applicants need to have at least 30 documented OT observation hours under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. As few as one occupational therapist (OTR) at one site and as many as two therapists at two different facilities can be used to complete the 30 hours. A Documentation of Experience (DOE) form will need to be completed by each supervising occupational therapist to verify contact hours. A total of 30 hours is required for admission; however, more hours are always desirable
- Applicants must secure at least 2 professional references to complete an evaluation on their behalf.
- Submission of an application through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). https://otcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Requirements for Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Students must fulfill all degree requirements aligned with ACOTE guidelines as well as all required fieldwork and experiential learning hours, thus meeting requirements for eligibility to sit for national certification. Students must meet all University criteria and remain in good academic standing at the University.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations and Framework for Advanced Occupational Therapy | ||
| Occupational Performance across the Lifespan | ||
| Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology for OT | ||
| Advanced Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (with Lab) | ||
| Neuroanatomy | ||
| OT for Neurological Conditions (with Lab) | ||
| Medical Documentation and Informatics | ||
| Principles of Practice: Early Life (with Lab) | ||
| Fieldwork Experience IA | ||
| Occupational Measurement and Analysis | ||
| OT for Mental Health Conditions (with lab) | ||
| Assistive Technology (with lab) | ||
| Fieldwork Experience IB | ||
| OT for Orthopedic Conditions (with lab) | ||
| Community-based and Specialized Practice | ||
| OT with the Older Adult (with lab) | ||
| Management in OT | ||
| Fieldwork Experience 1C | ||
| Evidence-based Practice | ||
| Fieldwork Experience IIA | ||
| Fieldwork Experience IIB | ||
| Total Hours | 67 | |
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Hours | |
| OT 500 | Foundations and Framework for Advanced Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OT 501 | Occupational Performance across the Lifespan | 3 |
| OT 502 | Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology for OT | 3 |
| OT 503 | Advanced Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (with Lab) | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| OT 504 | Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| OT 505 | OT for Neurological Conditions (with Lab) | 4 |
| OT 506 | Medical Documentation and Informatics | 3 |
| OT 507 | Principles of Practice: Early Life (with Lab) | 4 |
| OT 508 | Fieldwork Experience IA | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| OT 509 | Occupational Measurement and Analysis | 3 |
| OT 510 | OT for Mental Health Conditions (with lab) | 4 |
| OT 511 | Assistive Technology (with lab) | 2 |
| OT 512 | Fieldwork Experience IB | 1 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| OT 600 | OT for Orthopedic Conditions (with lab) | 3 |
| OT 601 | Community-based and Specialized Practice | 3 |
| OT 602 | OT with the Older Adult (with lab) | 4 |
| OT 603 | Management in OT | 3 |
| OT 604 | Fieldwork Experience 1C | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| OT 605 | Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| OT 606 | Fieldwork Experience IIA | 6 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| OT 607 | Fieldwork Experience IIB | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 67 | |