Occupational Therapy Degrees

Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

Awards: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

University of Mount Union · Alliance, Ohio

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Pathway
Entry-level occupational therapist education
Coursework
HybridCampus attendance required
Duration
22 months (16 months didactic plus two 12-week Level II fieldwork rotations)Full time
Tuition
$800 per credit hour, 2026-27

Entry-level occupational therapist education

Programs intended to prepare students for initial entry into the occupational therapy profession (entry-level MOT/MSOT/OTD and combined routes that end in one).

About this program

Hybrid 22-month entry-level MSOT at the University of Mount Union combining online classes with four on-campus immersives; the program holds a pre-accreditation status and is not yet fully accredited.

School and department
University of Mount Union

Award and pathway

Exact official award
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Browsing category
Master’s degree · MSOT
Professional pathway
Entry-level occupational therapist education
Award status
Credit-bearing academic awardAwarded by a degree-granting institution.
Awarding institution
University of Mount Union

Accreditation

As recorded by the accreditor, with the exact program and locations covered. A degree alone does not grant a license, and admission does not guarantee certification eligibility.

  • ACOTEAccreditationPreaccreditationVerified in official record

    The program has preaccreditation status. It is not fully accredited and has not yet enrolled graduates who are eligible on that basis.

    Scope: OT Masters program, University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, as listed in the ACOTE directory

    Published term: Next on-site: 2026/2027

    Checked 3 November 2026

  • ACOTEAccreditationPreaccreditation StatusStated by the school

    The program has preaccreditation status. It is not fully accredited and has not yet enrolled graduates who are eligible on that basis.

    Scope: Entry-level MSOT program as stated on the school page

    Checked 3 November 2026

Accreditation, NBCOT certification and state licensure explained

Delivery, attendance and in-person requirements

Online coursework does not mean no in-person activity. Coursework delivery, campus attendance and practical requirements are separate facts.

Coursework delivery
HybridPart of the coursework is online and part is on campus. Required campus time is shown.
Campus attendance
Campus attendance required
Teaching mode
Teaching mode not confirmed
Study intensity
Full time22 months; August start.

In-person requirements

  • On-campus residency · requiredFour on-campus immersives alongside online classes.
Level II fieldwork
two 12-week Level II fieldwork rotations
Placement arrangement
Placement arrangement not confirmed
Fieldwork locations
Not confirmed. We do not assume local placements.

Where: four different places

Institution headquarters
Alliance, Ohio
Teaching campus
Alliance campus
Online enrollment eligibility
Not confirmed. An online program of a university in one state is not automatically available in every state.
Fieldwork location
Not confirmed

Duration and credits

Duration
22 months (16 months didactic plus two 12-week Level II fieldwork rotations)
Credits
70 credits

Admissions

Prior study
Not published
Prior professional credential
Not stated
Minimum GPA
Not published
Observation hours
Not published
Admission tests
Not published
Application route
Not confirmed
International applicants
Not confirmed
Intakes
  • August

Costs

US dollars as the school publishes them. Each fee keeps its basis (per credit, per term, per year, whole program), academic year and student category, and is never converted or added up for you.

ItemAmountApplies toDated
MSOT tuition per credit hourTuition · mandatory$800per credit hour, 2026-27All students3 November 2026Source

Sources and verification

Not published on the program’s source pages: application deadline.

Sources and how this was checked

Last checked 3 November 2026. Each fact carries a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.

Sources (checked 3 November 2026)

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