University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Master of Occupational Therapy
Tyler, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Occupational Therapy is an entry-level route for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) who hold bachelor's degrees. The program combines online and on-campus study: five semesters plus two twelve-week Fieldwork experiences. Graduates earn the MOT and can sit the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam; on passing they become registered occupational therapists eligible for state licensure. Admissions open annually in Fall.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as occupational therapists in hospitals, clinics, schools, home and long-term care across the lifespan. They can pursue roles in ergonomics, case management, administration, private practice, education and research.
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 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.
