Master of Occupational Therapy (Bridge (COTA-OCR) Pathway)

"The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) pathway is an entry-level pathway designed for students who would like to become registered Occupational Therapists (OTRs).
The program has taken action to shorten the program length to 24 months with a goal to launch the changes Fall 2025. There are two pathways for students entering into the MOT program. Program requires 56 - 63 credits based on the path selected. COTA-to-MOT Bridge Pathway: requires students to be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a bachelor's degree. Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Pathway for Non-COTA Applicants: this pathway requires students to have a bachelor's degree; however, no previous certification is needed. Three additional content areas will be added to the entry-level curriculum: Professional Communication, Skills and Documentation, Basic Disease Processes. 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."

"Complete online application

Baccalaureate degree

One year experience as a COTA (or 1500 hours)

50 Observation hours of an OT in two different settings

Writing Sample on the topic ""Why do you want to be an Occupational Therapist""

Overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 on the last calculate 60 credit hours

Resume

Prerequisite courses with a grade of B or higher

Interview

2 Letters of Recommendation (observation form) by OTR"