One MOT Program, Two Formats.
A Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree from USAHS will prepare you to enter the profession as a confident, innovative, and compassionate occupational therapist. You will design customized treatments and adaptive equipment to help adults and children engage in the activities that matter most to them. If your main goal is to engage in clinical practice, our ACOTE-accredited MOT may be the best program for you.
Our Residential MOT typically takes two years to completeThe time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors., which is two fewer trimesters than the OTD. The program puts you in a position to launch your career, start earning money, and start making a difference sooner. The Flex MOT lets you earn your master’s degree in occupational therapy on a different timetable. It’s designed for those who work, have family obligations, or live a distance from campus.
MOT Student Outcomes "2020 Annual Factbook,” USAHS Office of Assessment and Institutional Research, April 2020. Data is for students enrolled during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Residential outcomes
- 98% retention rate
- 99% certification rate
- 92% career placement within one year of graduation
Flex outcomes
- 96% retention rate
- 99% certification rate
- 100% career placement within one year of graduation
Residential MOT
Online coursework +in-person labs on weekdays
93 credit hours over 6 trimesters
2 years The time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
Sept., Jan. & May start dates
Two trimesters of fieldwork experiences
Flex MOT
Online coursework +in-person labs on weekends
93 credit hours over 9 trimesters
3 years The time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
Start dates vary by campus
Two trimesters of fieldwork experiences
How Our MOT Program Stands Apart
We put students first.
USAHS’ Master of Occupational Therapy program is rooted in our student-FIRST philosophy: Everything we do is focused on student success. We strive to offer the best academic experience and career preparation through our learning model, support services, and special events.
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We’re blended.
Our blended learning model gives you the best of both worlds: the convenience of online lectures, plus the engagement of hands-on practice. You'll learn the material in advance online. Then when you come to campus, you’ll be ready to participate in meaningful hands-on class activities with faculty and other students.
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We’re hands-on.
From your very first week of classes, you’ll get experience working in our state-of-the-art simulation labs, featuring real medical equipment and environments. You’ll engage in realistic scenarios with your classmates to help mock patients manage their activities of daily living. The MOT degree program also includes two trimesters of fieldwork experiences, where you’ll get real-world practice.
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We’re high-tech.
Our EdTech tools include 3D printers for creating adaptive equipment, BTE Primus machines for measuring client movement, driving simulators for improving client driving skills, Anatomage Tables for virtual dissection, Double robots for remote patient consultation, and more. You’ll practice using this state-of-the-art technology so you’ll be ready to provide the best patient care.
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We’re a tight-knit community.
We respect our students as the future colleagues and practitioners they will become. We focus not only on theory and technical know-how, but also on helping students develop critical thinking skills, cultural responsiveness, and ethical standards—along with compassion, empathy, and grit.
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MOT Curriculum
Master of Occupational Therapy Curriculum
The Residential MOT path can be completed in 6 trimesters (2 years), and the Flex MOT path can be completed in 9 trimesters (3 years). For both Mast of Occupational Therapy paths, students must complete 93 credit hours- with virtual didactic coursework, hands-on clinical labs, and Level I and Level II Fieldwork.
Upon successful completion of the MOT program, you’ll be eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
Residential MOT Curriculum
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester I | |
| OCT 5130C Skills and Techniques for Client Care Management | 3 |
| HSC 5136 Evidence - Informed Practice I: Research Fundamentals | 2 |
| OCT 5135C Anatomy Applied to Occupation | 5 |
| OCT 5140 Domain of Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCT 5146 Occupational Engagement and Theories of Practice | 3 |
| Trimester II | |
| OCT 5210 Scholarly Design | 2 |
| HSC 5310C Clinical Neuroscience | 4 |
| OCT 5217C Human Movement for Occupational Performance | 3 |
| OCT 5225C Process of Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OCT 5230C Conditions Impacting Occupational Performance | 4 |
| Trimester III | |
| OCT 5330C OT Methods I: Assistive Technology | 3 |
| OCT 5340 Scholarly Implementation and Dissemination | 2 |
| OCT 5365 Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
| OCT 5335C Clinical Applications of Occupational Therapy in Psychosocial and Community Settings | 5 |
| OCT 5355C Clinical Applications of Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics/Adolescence | 5 |
| Trimester IV | |
| OCT 5430 Scholarly Application | 2 |
| OCT 5470 Administration & Management in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCT 5410C Clinical Applications in Adulthood | 5 |
| OCT 5425C Clinical Applications in Geriatrics | 5 |
| OCT 5445C OT Methods II: Orthotics, Prosthetics and Modalities | 3 |
| Trimester V | |
| OCT 5550 Fieldwork IIA* (min 12 weeks) | 11 |
| OCT 5510 MOT Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Trimester VI | |
| OCT 5660 Fieldwork IIB* (min 12 weeks) | 11 |
| OCT 5625 MOT Seminar 2 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours for MOT Degree | 93 |
Flex MOT Curriculum
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester I | |
| OCT 5135C Anatomy Applied to Occupation | 5 |
| OCT 5140 Domain of OT | 3 |
| OCT 5146 Occupational Engagement and Theories of Practice | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
| Trimester II | |
| OCT 5130C Skills and Techniques for Client Care Management | 3 |
| HSC 5136 Evidence - Informed Practice I: Research Fundamentals | 2 |
| OCT 5225C Process of Occupational Therapy | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
| Trimester III | |
| OCT 5210 Scholarly Design | 2 |
| OCT 5217C Human Movement for Occupational Performance | 3 |
| OCT 5230C Conditions Impacting Occupational Performance | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
| Trimester IV | |
| HSC 5310C Clinical Neuroscience | 4 |
| OCT 5335C Clinical Applications of Occupational Therapy in Psychosocial & Community Settings | 5 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
| Trimester V | |
| OCT 5365 Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
| OCT 5340 Scholarly Implementation and Dissemination | 2 |
| OCT 5355C Clinical Applications of Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics/Adolescence | 5 |
Total Credit Hours | 10 |
| Trimester VI | |
| OCT 5470 Administration & Management in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCT 5330C OT Methods I: Assistive Technology | 3 |
| OCT 5410C Clinical Applications in Adulthood | 5 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
| Trimester VII | |
| OCT 5430 Scholarly Application | 2 |
| OCT 5425C Clinical Applications in Geriatrics | 5 |
| OCT 5445C OT Methods II: Orthotics, Prosthetics and Modalities | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 10 |
| Trimester VIII | |
| OCT 5550 Fieldwork IIA* | 11 |
| OCT 5510 MOT Seminar 1 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Trimester IX | |
| OCT 5660 Fieldwork IIB* | 11 |
| OCT 5625 MOT Seminar 2 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for MOT Degree | 93 |
MOT Admission Requirements
Master of Occupational Therapy Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the following Master of Occupational Therapy admissions requirements in order to be considered for either the Residential or Flex MOT path.
Bachelor’s Degree: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. You can apply while you are still enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or while you are completing prerequisite coursework. You should submit a plan of study with your application that indicates all remaining courses that will be completed prior to program enrollment.
GRE: The GRE requirement is suspended for admission into the first professional occupational therapy programs for the Spring and Summer 2022 term.
Observation Hours: Please submit your application even without the full amount of observation hours. Our program directors have agreed to make the following concessions for applicants to the Spring, Summer and Fall trimesters: A minimum of 20 observation hours or submission of Alternative Observation Process. Contact your enrollment advisor or [email protected] for more information.
Resume: Include a current resume with your application.
Statement of Purpose: Include a short statement of why you wish to pursue occupational therapy as a career and what attracts you to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
OT Supplemental Questions: Provide five short answers to help us learn more about you. – START OT SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Prerequisites: Admissions recommends that all prerequisite course work be no more than 5 years old. This is a recommendation and is preferred, it is not a requirement to apply. You will be asked to provide official transcripts during the application process.
You can find our MOT prerequisite form here. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.
| Required Prerequisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
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| Motion & Movement Physics, Physical Science, Biomechanics or Anatomical Kinesiology. Must include motion and movement. Introductory courses are acceptable. | 3 | 4.5 |
| Biology (Human Based) Human based, laws, theories, and concepts of biology. Includes chemical principles and the biological chemistry associated with cellular structure and function. Exercise Physiology can be used as a substitute. Introductory courses are acceptable. | 3 | 4.5 |
| General or Upper Level Human Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge of human body, structure and function. | 6 | 9 |
| Human Growth and Development over Lifespan Human or lifespan development course that includes motor and psychosocial development from birth through end of life. | 3 | 4.5 |
| Social Sciences Any combination of Psychology, Sociology, Sociocultural/Socioeconomic, Anthropology, Human Behavior and Development, Public Health, Humanities (must show human relationships), Ethnicity or Gender Studies courses can be used toward this requirement. | 12 | 18 |
| Medical Terminology | 1 | 1.5 |
Misrepresentation of Academic Credentials
Misrepresentation of academic credentials includes presenting information known as false and with the intent of obtaining employment or admission to an educational program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Statements made and documents supplied by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences applicants and students must be complete and accurate. The university will not tolerate any misrepresentation by a student or applicant of past or current academic programs, degrees, or professional accomplishments. If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to University of St. Augustine and information obtained otherwise, except in the case of misspellings and other such inadvertent errors, applicants may be rejected for admission and enrolled students may be dismissed.
Additional Requirements – MOT Program
- A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 calculated on program prerequisites is preferred; however, the grade trend of the applicant will be considered.
- A total of two (2) references from the following: Two licensed Occupational Therapists (preferred) or one Occupational Therapist and one faculty member or academic advisor.
- A minimum of 40 volunteer or observation experience hours (volunteer hours, work hours, observation hours, etc.) in two different occupational therapy settings (20 in one setting and 20 in another) is required.
- Please submit your application even without the full amount of observation hours. Our program directors have agreed to make the following concessions for applicants to the Spring, Summer and Fall trimesters: A minimum of 20 observation hours or submission of Alternative Observation Process. Contact your enrollment advisor or [email protected] for more information.
- A comprehensive background check requiring fingerprints and drug screen will be administered during the admissions process. A felony charge and or conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or to attain state licensure.
- This is a hybrid program requiring both virtual (distance education) and face-to-face class participation. Online learners need access to/use of a computer/word processor and basic technical skills to succeed. These skills include the ability to create new documents, use a word processing program, navigate the Internet, and download software. Attendance requirements are enforced.
How to Apply
Before you apply
Step 1: Review program and application requirements
- Check to make sure you have met all programmatic requirements
- Check your prerequisites here
Ready to apply
Step 2: complete your application.
You may either:
- Apply online through our free application here or
- Create a profile and submit application through otcas.org. GRE code for OTCAS: 7352
- Have questions on your CAS application? Email us at [email protected]
Step 3: Fill out Supplemental Application
When your OTCAS application is in verified status, an enrollment advisor will be in touch to schedule an application review appointment by phone.
Additional Resources
- RSVP to VIS events or campus tours (San Marcos (CA), St. Augustine (FL), Miami (FL) & Austin (TX)
- FAQ’s – usa.edu online application
- FAQ’s – OTCAS
- Deadlines
- COVID-19 Updates
MOT Tuition & COA
Tuition
The Residential MOT program can be completed in 6 trimesters or about 2 years and our Flex MOT program can be completed in 9 trimesters or about 3 years. Total program tuition and cost of attendance for the 2021-2022 academic year are as follows. Tuition estimates are based on the assumption that a student goes straight through the program, without breaks or repeating academic work.
Cost of Attendance
Choose your program and the campus you are interested in attending to see cost of attendance estimates. All tuition and expense numbers are subject to change.
Residential MOT
Tuition is approximately $15,706 per trimester for Full-Time MOT students who attend our San Marcos, CA campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition | $94,237.00 |
| Program Fees | $960.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $98,797.00 |
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For a breakdown of tuition, fees and estimated living expenses click here.
Tuition is approximately $14,443 per trimester for Full-Time MOT students who attend our St. Augustine, FL campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition | $86,657.00 |
| Program Fees | $960.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $91,217.00 |
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Tuition is approximately $14,443 per trimester for Full-Time MOT students who attend our Miami, FL campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition - 93 credit hour program | $86,657.00 |
| Program Fees | $960.00 |
| Books & Associated Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Tuition & Fees | $91,217.00 |
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Tuition is approximately $14,443 per trimester for Full-Time MOT students who attend our Austin, TX campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition - 93 credit hour program | $86,657.00 |
| Program Fees | $960.00 |
| Books & Associated Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $91,217.00 |
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Flex MOT
Tuition is approximately $9,326 per trimester for Flex MOT students who attend our San Marcos, CA campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition - 93 credit hour program | $83,937.00 |
| Program Fees | $900.00 |
| Books & Associated Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expense | $88,437.00 |
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For a breakdown of tuition, fees and estimated living expenses click here.
Tuition is approximately $9,089 per trimester for Flex MOT students who attend our St. Augustine, FL campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition | $81,800.00 |
| Program Fees | $900.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $86,300.00 |
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Tuition is approximately $9,089 per trimester for Flex MOT students who attend our Miami, FL campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition | $81,800.00 |
| Program Fees | $900.00 |
| Books & Associated Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | $86,300.00 |
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Tuition is approximately $9,089 per trimester for Flex MOT students who attend our Austin, TX campus.
| Tuition and Fees | |
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition - 93 credit hour program | $81,800.00 |
| Program Fees | $900.00 |
| Books & Associated Expenses | $3,600.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $86,300.00 |
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Financial Aid
Student loans may be available to assist with funding your MOT program. USAHS has financial aid counselors who are available to explain your options.
Financial aid counselors can be reached by email, phone, or on campus. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday in each time zone. If you are unable to meet during regular office hours, after-hours appointments are available by request.
Please visit our Financial Aid Contact page for more information.
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Accreditation
Please click on the following menus for the MOT program accreditation status of each USAHS campus:
MOT Program Accreditation Status
| The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree (MOT) program at the San Marcos, California campus 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 must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of all prior didactic portions of the program. For more information about the occupational therapy accreditation process, contact the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, 301-652-AOTA or visit www.acoteonline.org. Complaints about the program that cannot be resolved after following the University’s procedures must be submitted electronically to the ACOTE Chairperson, c/o the AOTA Accreditation Department. The complaint must be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail addressed to [email protected] and must include a signed complaint form, “Complaint Against a Program Subject to ACOTE Accreditation”.  |
| The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree (MOT) program at the St. Augustine, Florida campus 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 must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of all prior didactic portions of the program. For more information about the occupational therapy accreditation process, contact the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, 301-652-AOTA or visit www.acoteonline.org. Complaints about the program that cannot be resolved after following the University’s procedures must be submitted electronically to the ACOTE Chairperson, c/o the AOTA Accreditation Department. The complaint must be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail addressed to [email protected] and must include a signed complaint form, “Complaint Against a Program Subject to ACOTE Accreditation”. |
| The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree (MOT) program at the Miami, Florida campus 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 must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of all prior didactic portions of the program. For more information about the occupational therapy accreditation process, contact the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, 301-652-AOTA or visit www.acoteonline.org. Complaints about the program that cannot be resolved after following the University’s procedures must be submitted electronically to the ACOTE Chairperson, c/o the AOTA Accreditation Department. The complaint must be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail addressed to [email protected] and must include a signed complaint form, “Complaint Against a Program Subject to ACOTE Accreditation”. |
| The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree (MOT) program at the Austin, Texas campus 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 must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of all prior didactic portions of the program. For more information about the occupational therapy accreditation process, contact the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, 301-652-AOTA or visit www.acoteonline.org. Complaints about the program that cannot be resolved after following the University’s procedures must be submitted electronically to the ACOTE Chairperson, c/o the AOTA Accreditation Department. The complaint must be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail addressed to [email protected] and must include a signed complaint form, “Complaint Against a Program Subject to ACOTE Accreditation”. |
For more information about the occupational therapy accreditation process, contact the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, 301-652-AOTA or visit www.acoteonline.org.
Complaints about the program that cannot be resolved after following the University’s procedures must be submitted electronically to the ACOTE Chairperson, c/o the AOTA Accreditation Department. The complaint must be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail addressed to [email protected] and must include a signed complaint form, “Complaint Against a Program Subject to ACOTE Accreditation”.
State Approvals
MOT
USAHS currently is accepting applications for enrollment in the Master of Occupational Therapy (San Marcos, St. Augustine, Miami and Austin campuses) for residents of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. USAHS has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following locations: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
For states denoted with clinical field experience restrictions, USAHS does not have the necessary state authorization approvals to offer on-the-ground activities of this kind in those states at this time. However, these restrictions should not impact a graduates’ eligibility for professional licensure in his/her state, provided all other requirements are met. As such, the MOT program prepares students for licensure in all 50 states.
MOT (Flex)
USAHS currently is accepting applications for enrollment in the Flex Master of Occupational Therapy for residents of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon (San Marcos campus only), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. USAHS has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following locations: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
USAHS is not accepting applications from prospective students residing in states where the institution does not have state authorization. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future as the program may be offered in additional states. Additionally, for states denoted with clinical field experience restrictions, USAHS does not have the necessary state authorization approvals to offer on-the-ground activities of this kind in those states at this time. However, these restrictions should not impact a graduates’ eligibility for professional licensure in his/her state, provided all other requirements are met. As such, the MOT program prepares students for licensure in all 50 states.
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MOT Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate is the percentage of students in a cohort that graduated within 150% of the expected completion time. The total number of graduates and graduation rates from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program during the 3 years of 2018-2020 by campus are as follows:
San Marcos, CA
| Year | Students Entering | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 62 | 59 | 95% |
| 2019 | 84 | 82 | 98% |
| 2020 | 90 | 90 | 100% |
| Total | 236 | 231 | 98% |
Miami, FL
| Year | Students Entering | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33 | 32 | 97% |
St. Augustine, FL
| Year | Students Entering | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 100 | 90 | 90% |
| 2019 | 120 | 112 | 93% |
| 2020 | 113 | 108 | 96% |
| Total | 334 | 310 | 93% |
Austin, TX
| Year | Students Entering | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 41 | 36 | 88% |
| 2019 | 67 | 62 | 93% |
| 2020 | 90 | 90 | 100% |
| Total | 198 | 188 | 95% |
NBCOT Exam Pass Rate
Graduates of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy program are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Program performance data from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org/en/Educators/Home#SchoolPerformance.
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Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Click the campus/program below to view the program data:
San Marcos, CA – Residential | Flex
St. Augustine, FL – Residential | Flex
Miami, FL – Residential | Flex
Austin, TX – Residential | Flex
ACOTE and NBCOT Important Links
Visit the ACOTE Website for more information on the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
Visit the NBCOT website for more information on NBCOT examination results.
MOT Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit the skills of a professional occupational therapist through a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Advocate for the profession of occupational therapy while collaborating with other members of a healthcare team.
- Practice clinical reasoning skills based on foundational knowledge and professional skills in order to provide optimal interventions for client problems in varied settings.
- Ensure optimal and culturally competent verbal and written communication of occupational therapy services.
- Implement principles of ethical and professional behavior in the delivery of occupational therapy services.
- Use effective leadership skills to advance the role of occupational therapy.
- Evaluate evidence-based information by accessing resources and interpreting information for competent interventions.
Upcoming OT Events
TuesdayDecember 7, 2021
Occupational Therapy (OTD, OTD Flex, MOT, & MOT Flex) – Academic Webinar
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