Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Message from the Program Director
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has a rich history of educating occupational therapy students for over 45 years.
The occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the:
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard
Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
(301) 652-AOTA
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education awarded the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Occupational Therapy Program accreditation for a period of 10 years 2015/2016 through 2025/2026.
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) is a not-for-profit credentialing agency that provides certification for the occupational therapy profession through the administration of a national certification examination. NBCOT serves the public interest by developing, administering, and continually reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent practice in occupational therapy. The NBCOT also works with state regulatory authorities, providing information on credentials, professional conduct, and regulatory and certification renewal issues.
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found on the NBCOT School Performance Page.
Below are the graduation rates from the Master of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2020-2022.
Graduation Rates
Below are the figures for the three most recent calendar years for which complete data is available (2020, 2021, 2022) for graduates from OUHSC's entry-level master's degree program in occupational therapy. The graduation rate is comprised of students who entered and completed the program within 150% of the length of the program.
| Graduation Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 3-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students who entered the MOT program | 32 | 32 | 33 | 97 |
| Number of students who graduated from the MOT program | 30 | 28 | 29 | 87 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.8% | 87.5% | 87.8% | 89.7% |
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center entry-level occupational therapy degree program is in Candidacy Status to transition from a Master of Occupational Therapy degree to a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from ACOTE®. To learn more or to apply to our program, please visit our Doctor of Occupational Therapy Website (O.T.D.).
Cost
In addition to established tuition and fees, students may expect additional costs that include, but are not limited to, a personal computer, textbooks, insurance, and supplies. Students are also required to assume financial responsibilities for expenses associated with clinical requirements. For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (405) 271-2118. The OUHSC Financial Aid Office services both the OKC and Tulsa campus.
Costs and fees are subject to change.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.