Master of Occupational Therapy

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Master of Occupational Therapy is a Masters program taught at Alliant International University, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Online is a master’s program that prepares students to improve activities of daily living and overall function and well-being. Students study an occupation-centered, client-centered model and are trained to support clients across physical conditions in settings such as healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, and community-based settings.

Learning combines online courses with weekly, on-campus classes and labs in San Diego. Students complete fieldwork placements every trimester and also complete supervised clinical hours as part of the curriculum for state licensure requirements.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Occupational Therapy at Alliant International University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Alliant International University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Alliant International University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Occupational Therapy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Cannot take international students at this time.
Complete a baccalaureate degree (must have a bachelor’s degree) from an accredited college or university that is recognized by a regional accreditation agency.
Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for all required prerequisite courses.
Prerequisite courses may be repeated only once; the second-course grade will be used to calculate the average GPA.
Prerequisite courses must be completed within seven (7) years of the submitted application.
Prerequisite courses may be taken at any regionally accredited community college, public or private college or university.
All applicants must meet the program’s health requirements.
All applicants must show proof of application or up-to-date clearances (drug screening, background screening, criminal check, and child abuse clearance), immunizations, and health screenings 30 days before the program starts.
Observation Hours: All applicants must participate in 20 hours of observation shadowing an occupational therapist.
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation.
Personal Essay: Applicants are required to submit a personal essay to the OTCAS or through the Alliant application platform; essays should be no more than 500 words.
Resume: Applicants must submit their resume through the OTCAS or through the Alliant application platform.
Interview: An interview may be requested to allow the admissions committee to gather more information about the applicant.