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There are two routes of entry to the occupational therapy degree. Student applicants are integrated into one cohort once admitted into the program. Please carefully review the tracks below to identify which option fits you.

Option 1 - Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

This option is available to applicants with an earned bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college/university or appropriate international institution is required. Candidates may apply while their degree is in progress, but degree completion, demonstrated by transcript evaluation, is necessary before starting the Occupational Therapy Program. This track culminates with a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT degree).

Option 2 - Combined Occupational Therapy (COT)

The Combined Occupational Therapy (COT) track is often referred to as the 3+2 program. The COT track is designed for undergraduate students who do not yet have a bachelor鈥檚 degree. This track culminates with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree.

Learn

Our students will:

Be leaders and innovators, responsive to the changing health care needs of our diverse society.
Use occupation as the central focus of their practice.
Become competent and ethical professionals who use theory and research to guide their clinical practice.
Develop the skills to serve consumers through the roles of clinician, collaborator, coach, educator, and advocate.
Value promotion of social justice through service to the community

Opportunities

Many of our occupational therapy students take advantage of engaging in the community and classroom through organizations such as the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) and Pi Theta. Students develop clinical and critical thinking skills through part- and full-time fieldwork during five semesters in the program. They have opportunities for interprofessional education with programs within and outside of the University.