Master of Occupational Therapy

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is a Masters program with two pathways offered, COTA-MOT bridge for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants along with the entry-level pathway for students entering into the Occupational Therapy profession. The bridge program pathway is a hybrid bi-weekly to monthly on campus weekend model for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) with a bachelor’s degree and admission pre-requisites who would like to become registered Occupational Therapists (OTRs). The entry level pathway is a hybrid traditional pathway for a non-COTA bridge student with a bachelor’s degree and admission pre-requisites with 7 additional fall credits and begin with a fall start date. The program timeline will be 24 months for both pathways effective Fall 2025.

The occupational therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure

Students admitted to the program will attend six semesters of blended instruction, combining online with on-campus delivery, followed by two, twelve-week fieldwork experiences. These courses and fieldwork experiences allow the student to graduate with the Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree, and to sit for the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy registration exam. Students who obtain a passing score on the exam will become registered occupational therapists (OTRs), eligible for state licensure.

Students will be admitted to the COTA-to-MOT hybrid pathway and traditional on campus entry level pathway once a year in the Fall semester. Seats are limited.

Admission Requirements

Completed online application to UTT graduate school
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution completed prior to application
COTAs: One year full-time experience as licensed COTA (or 1500 hours) completed prior to application
COTAs: Verification of active licensure in good standing for COTAs with active licenses
Non-COTAs: Observation hours in a minimum of two settings totaling 50 hours
Overall GPA of 3.0/4 calculated on last 60 credit hours
Completed Recommendation Form from two licensed OTs with documented supervision of applicant
Current resume
Writing sample
Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of B or higher prior to application
Prerequisite Form
GRE waived effective 2024, may be requested for applicants with 3.0 GPA or below. Median GPA of applicants is 3.5
Successful completion of interview with Faculty Admissions Committee

Important Dates for COTA and Non-COTA Applicants

Applications for Fall start will open in mid-October the year prior
Application deadline: March 1 of start year, April 1 for entry-level pathway
Decision deadline: April of start year for COTA-Bridge, May for Entry-level

Degree Requirements

Total credits required = 56 for bridge students and 63 for entry level students (EMOT) effective Fall 2025

All academic courses must be completed within no more than 36 months.
All fieldwork experiences must be completed within 24 months of academic coursework completion.
Fall- Summer active terms for a total of 6 terms, late Summer graduation

Bridge Student Pathway (COTA-MOT) (56 hours)

Fall Term One

OCTH 5310	Principles and Science of Occupational Therapy
OCTH 5300	Applied Neuroanatomy
OCTH 5320	Contextual Movement for Occupational Therapists
OCTH 5315	Research and Knowledge Translation in Occupational Therapy
OCTH 5175	Professional Development Seminar I

Spring Term Two

OCTH 5340	Assessment in Pediatric Practice
OCTH 5325	Conditions & Interventions in Pediatric Practice
OCTH 5260	Advanced Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Splinting, Assistive Technology and Modalities
OCTH 5180	Professional Development Seminar II
OCTH 5375	Management and Leadership in Occupational Therapy

Summer Term Three

OCTH 5345	Assessment, Conditions and Interventions in Mental Health
OCTH 5235	Health and Wellness in Community-Based Occupational Therapy Practice
OCTH 5185	Professional Development Seminar III

Fall Term Four

OCTH 5350	Assessment in Adult Practice
OCTH 5270	Conditions and Interventions in Older Adults
OCTH 5355	Conditions and Interventions in Young Adults
OCTH 5190	Professional Development Seminar IV

Spring Term Five

OCTH 5860

Level II Fieldwork

Summer Term Six

OCTH 5862

Level II Fieldwork 2

Entry Level Occupational Therapy Pathway (EMOT) (63 hours)