Entry-level master's

California State University, Dominguez Hills MSOT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Carson, California Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Source quote
“entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) in 2004 with accreditation awarded by ACOTE in 2006”

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

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing, 1000 East Victoria Street, WHA 320h, Carson, CA 90747-0005

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

98% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%97%99%98%98%

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
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
80 hours source

OTCAS 2026–2027: $172 for the first program, $71 for each additional one. OTCAS guide.

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

Published program cost

Total
$36,696

Total includes tuition, campus fees, books and supplies for 7 semesters (California residents).

From the program’s published cost table on csudh.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.

California State University, Dominguez Hills MSOT Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for California State University, Dominguez Hills’s MSOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 80 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is California State University, Dominguez Hills’s NBCOT pass rate?

98% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does California State University, Dominguez Hills’s MSOT program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $36,696. Living costs are extra.

Is California State University, Dominguez Hills’s MSOT 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 California

$124,510median annual pay
$85,550–$158,56010th–90th percentile
13,810occupational therapists employed

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

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