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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences MOT Bridge Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – for OTAs · Concord, North Carolina Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – for OTAs
Program length
2 years (OTAs with a bachelor's) or 3 years (combined BS + MOT)
Format
Hybrid (online + on-campus)

Bridge program for occupational therapy assistants.

Source quote
“Two-year Master of Science for occupational therapy assistants with a bachelor's degree. Hybrid program ... Three-year program enables OTAs to get a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Studies and [MOT]”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

Visit the official program page ↗

From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
75-100%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
401 Medical Park Drive NE, Concord, NC 28025-3959

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

97% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 96.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%96%96%97%

Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative) source
GRE
Not required source

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

Published program cost

Program tuition
$66,492

two academic years (2025–2027).

From the program’s published cost table on cabarruscollege.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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Before you apply

  • Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
  • Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
  • Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
  • Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences MOT Bridge Program: FAQ

How long is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s MOT bridge program?

2 years (OTAs with a bachelor's) or 3 years (combined BS + MOT), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s MOT bridge program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s NBCOT pass rate?

97% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 96.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s MOT bridge program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $66,492 (two academic years (2025–2027)). Living costs are extra.

Is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s MOT bridge program accredited?

ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

Pay in North Carolina

$92,940median annual pay
$62,230–$118,30010th–90th percentile
4,490occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in North Carolina is handled by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in North Carolina →

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