Master of Occupational Therapy
The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is an entry-level program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) with bachelor’s degrees who would like to become registered Occupational Therapists (OTRs). Students will attend five 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 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 program once a year in the Fall semester. Admissions will be limited to 20 candidates per year.
Admission Requirements
- Completed online application to UTT graduate school• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution completed by time of enrollment
- One year full-time experience as licensed COTA (or 1500 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
- Current COTA licensure
- Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of B or higher prior to enrollment in the program.
- Prerequisite Completion Plan Form
- Documented acceptable Graduate Record Exam score within previous 7 years (GRE scores not required if applicant has an earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited academic institution)
- Successful completion of on-campus interview.
Degree Requirements
Total credits required = 68
Semester 1 - Fall
| Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice |
2 hrs. |
| Applied Neuroanatomy |
3 hrs. |
| Contextual Movement for Occupational Therapists |
3 hrs. |
| Art & Science of Occupational Therapy Practice |
3 hrs. |
| Professional Development Seminar I |
1 hrs. |
| TOTAL |
12 hrs. |
Semester 2 - Spring
| Occupation & Evaluation I |
3 hrs. |
| Occupation, Conditions, & Interventions I |
3 hrs. |
| Assistive Technology in Pediatric Practice |
2 hrs. |
| Research & Knowledge Translation I |
3 hrs. |
| Professional Development Seminar II |
1 hrs. |
| TOTAL |
12 hrs. |
Semester 3 - Summer
| Occupation, Evaluation, Conditions & Interventions II |
3 hrs. |
| Health & Wellness in Community-Based OT Practice |
2 hrs. |
| Professional Development Seminar III |
1 hr. |
| TOTAL |
6 hrs. |
Semester 4 - Fall
| Occupation & Evaluation III |
3 hrs. |
| Occupation, Conditions, & Interventions III |
3 hrs. |
| Research & Knowledge Translation II |
3 hrs. |
| Advanced UE Rehabilitation: Splinting, Assistive Technology, & Modalities |
2 hrs. |
| Professional Development Seminar IV |
1 hr. |
| TOTAL |
12 hrs. |
Semester 5 - Spring
| Occupation & Evaluation IV |
3 hrs. |
| Occupation, Conditions, & Interventions IV |
2 hrs. |
| Teaching, Learning, & Educational Leadership |
2 hrs. |
| Leadership & Management |
2 hrs. |
| Professional Development Seminar V |
1 hr. |
| TOTAL |
10 hrs. |
Semester 6 and 7 - Summer and Fall
| Fieldwork II A |
8 hrs. |
| Fieldwork II B |
8 hrs. |
| TOTAL |
16 hrs. |
Graduation Requirements
- 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.
- Students must meet the academic requirements of the Graduate School throughout their course of study in the MOT program.