Texas is the second largest state in the united states after Alaska. Texas is the highly populated state of America. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin are some of the populated cities which provide occupational therapy education in different universities.
Occupational therapy Education in Texas –
The state has two best-rated, most famous universities, which also provides occupational therapy programs are-
- University of Texas.
- Texas Women’s University.
These universities are world renowned and provide excellent services in the field of education.
Health care in Texas-
Texas is continuously emerging state of the USA in health care. The research and health care practices are improving and credit goes to some good universities in Texas for ex. University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston.
Similarly, the need for an occupational therapist is also increasing in the rehabilitation field. The students of Texas who want to pursue their career in occupational therapy have wide options of different universities which provide master degree entry-level program in Texas.
Occupational therapy practice in Texas-
Practicing occupational therapist has their own state association, i.e. The Texas Occupational therapy Association (TOTA) which is affiliated to the American Occupational therapy Association (AOTA).
The TOTA was established for the benefits of professional and students of occupational therapy.
Occupational therapy Schools in Texas-
The Texas State offers occupational therapy education in master level in different universities along with one Doctoral program in Texas.
All the occupational therapy schools in Texas are accredited by the AOTA’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
Here is the list of accredited occupational therapy schools in Texas TX.
- Texas Women’s University, Dallas Campus;
- Texas Women’s University, Houston Campus;
- Texas Women’s University, Denton campus;
- University of Texas Health science center at San Antonio;
- University of Texas at El Paso;
- University of Texas Medical Branch
- University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
- Abilene Christian University
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus
Let’s have an overview of an individual OT school-
#1 Texas Women’s University-
Texas Women’s University offers occupational therapy master degree in three various campuses in Texas. The entry-level master degree provided by the schools is fully accredited by the ACOTE. Along with this, OT schools also offer a post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree for the occupational therapist registered (OTR).
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program is a 90 credit hour program, best for the practicing therapist who wants to upgrade their knowledge and interested in research. The OTD course is offered in a blended format with both online and face-to-face learning. Face-to-face seminars occur at the beginning and end of each Fall/Spring semester, and once in Summer.
The combined bachelor/master’s level is offered only at the Denton Campus. This fast track course is for the high school students, who want to pursue their career in the field of occupational therapy.
Texas Women’s University (TWU) Occupational therapy Program |
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Public or Private- | Public Institute |
Program Head | Cynthia Evetts, OTR, PhD Director – Denton, Dallas & Houston |
Course Duration- MOT |
Full-time regular course duration- 28 month (83 semester credit hours). |
Seat capacity | Total 135 (in Dallas, Houston, and Denton campus) |
OT Admission | Once a year fall semester (for MOT –entry level program) |
Admission Procedure | Application submission through – ApplyTexas and OTCAS. |
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Address |
TWU Denton Campus TWU Dallas Campus TWU Houston Campus Email- [email protected] (for all campuses) |
Website | http://www.twu.edu/ |
#4 The University of Texas-
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Health Professions |
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Course Offered – | Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) |
University Campus- | St. Antonio, TX |
Public or Private- | Public Institute |
Program Head | —- |
Course Duration- | —– |
Seat capacity | 40 seats. |
OT Admission | Once in a year (summer-fall) Mid-July to mid-October. |
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Address | Department of Occupational Therapy 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail Code 6245 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Email- [email protected] |
Website | www.uthscsa.edu/shp/ot |
#5 University of Texas at El Paso-
University of Texas at El Paso |
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Course Offered – | Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) |
University Campus- | El Paso, TX. |
Public or Private- | Public Institute |
Program Director | Christine C. Chen, MA, MS, ScD, OTR, FAOTA. |
Course Duration- MOT |
2 ½ year (85 credit hours) |
Seat capacity | 24 seats. |
OT Admission | Once a year (summer). |
Admission procedure | Online application through OTCAS. |
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Address | University of Texas at El Paso Occupational Therapy Program 500 W. University Avenue El Paso, TX 79968 |
Website | www.utep.edu/chs/ot/ |
#6 University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Recently ranked by the US News & World Report as the top MOT program in the state, Ranked one of the top 20 occupational therapy programs.
Course duration- MOT- 2 years and OTD-2 years
The MOT program is designed as a 4+2 curriculum which includes both academic and practice courses totaling 82 credit hours. Level II fieldwork must be completed on a full-time basis and within 24 months of completing the academic component of the curriculum.
University of Texas Medical Branch |
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Courses Offered– |
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University Campus- | Galveston, TX |
Public or Private- | Public Institute |
Associate professor & chair | Patricia Fingerhut, OTR, PhD |
Course Duration- MOT |
MOT- 2 years, OTD- 2 years, Combined BS/MS – 4+2 years |
Seat capacity | N/A |
OT Admission | Once in a year (fall) |
Admission procedure – MOT |
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Minimum requirement – MOT |
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Address | School of Health Professions Dept. of Occupational Therapy 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1142 Email- [email protected] |
Website | https://shp.utmb.edu/ |
#7 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
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Course Offered – | Master of Science Occupational Therapy (MSOT) |
University Campus- | Edinburg, TX |
Public or Private- | Public Institute |
Program Head | Dr. Shirley Wells |
Course Duration- MSOT |
2 years (71 credit hours) |
Seat capacity | N/A |
OT Admission | Once a year (Fall) |
Admission procedure | Step #1- Online application to the college; Step #2- Send an official transcript to the college; Step #3- Online application through OTCAS; Step #4- Personal Interview. |
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Address | Department of Occupational Therapy 1201 W. University Drive, SWOT 1.300 Edinburg, TX 78539-2999 Email- [email protected] |
Website | www.utrgv.edu/ot |
#8 Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University |
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Course Offered – | Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) |
University Campus- | Abilene, TX. |
Public or Private- | Private Institute. |
Department chair | Dr. Hope martin, BS, MA, Ph.D. |
Course Duration- MOT | 2-year program (69 credit hours) |
Seat capacity | 24 seats. |
OT Admission | Once a year (Fall). |
Admission procedure | The Online application directly to the college. |
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Address | Occupational Therapy Program ACU Box 28084 Abilene, TX 79699 Email- [email protected] |
Website | www.acu.edu/ot |
#9 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University |
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Course Offered – | Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) |
University Campus- | Lubbock, TX. |
Public or Private- | Public Institute. |
Program Director | Sandra Whisner |
Course Duration- MOT |
2 ½ year program (88 credit hours) |
Seat capacity | 50 seats. |
OT Admission | Once a year (Summer). |
Admission procedure | #1- Online application through OTCAS; #2- TTUHSC SHP supplemental application; #3- Personal interview (if invited by the school) |
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Address | Master of Occupational Therapy Program School of Health Professions 3601 4th Street, STOP 6220 Lubbock, TX 79430-6220 Email-[email protected] |
Website | www.ttuhsc.edu/ |
#10 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus
Flex MOT (Online/Weekend) Program-
Unique and proven hybrid learning model combines distance learning with weekend classes
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences offers a flexible way to obtain a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree Online through its Flex distance education program. The Flex program combines online learning with face-to-face hands-on instruction during a few weekends per month at the campus as per candidates preference. Students can learn online at their own pace, and place.
The Flex MOT program is a combination of distance learning – 50% online and 50% on campus.
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is an entry-level program designed for bachelor or master-degree holders who want to work as a licensed occupational therapist. Like Flex MOT, this OTD program also offers online courses, blended with face-to-face coursework for dynamic and flexible student experience.
OTD program- candidacy status*.
Degree Length: The 117-credit program can be completed in two years and 8 months.
The University of St. Augustine for health sciences |
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Courses Offered – Both programs are entry level. |
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University Campus- | Austin, TX. |
Public or Private- | —— |
Program Director | Rebecca Estes, Ph.D. |
Course Duration- | Flex MOT- 3-year program; OTD -2 years & 8 months |
Seat capacity | N/A |
OT Admission | Once a year (Fall). |
Admission procedure | Online application through OTCAS; |
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Prerequisite Coursework |
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Address | Occupational Therapy Program 5401 LaCrosse Avenue Austin, TX 78739 Email-[email protected] |
Website | https://www.usa.edu/ |
OTA schools in Texas
- Amarillo College
- Austin Community College
- Del Mar College – Probationary Accreditation (effective April 1, 2017)
- Houston Community College
- Laredo Community College
- Lone Star College-Kingwood
- Lone Star College-Tomball
- McLennan Community College
- Navarro College
- Navarro College- Midlothian Campus
- Panola College
- Parker University
- Pima Medical Institute – El Paso
- Pima Medical Institute – Houston
- South Texas College
- St. Philip’s College
- Tyler Junior College
- Weatherford College
- Medical Education and Training Campus/University of the Incarnate Word*
(Limited to enlisted personnel in Army, Navy, and Army Reserves.)
Status: Probationary Accreditation (effective April 1, 2017).
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