Entry-level master's
Dominican University of California MSOT Program
Accelerated Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · San Rafael, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Accelerated Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Accelerated pathway: accepted students begin part-time OT coursework in their undergraduate junior year.
Source quote
“Accelerated Master of Science in Occupational Therapy ... Accepted students begin part-time OT coursework in their undergraduate junior year”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
90% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 93.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | 88% | 98% | 93% | 90% |
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
- Observation hours
- 40 hours source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Other programs at Dominican University of California
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — San Rafael, accredited
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.
Dominican University of California MSOT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Dominican University of California’s MSOT program?
Observation hours: 40 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Dominican University of California’s NBCOT pass rate?
90% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 93.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Dominican University of California’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
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →
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