Entry-level master's
Felician University Master’s OT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy · Rutherford, New Jersey Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Program length
- 2 years
- Format
- Hybrid (online and on-campus weekend classes; 14-week trimester courses)
The program says it has been granted ACOTE Candidacy Status.
Source quote
“onal therapist by applying today . Get in Touch Dr. Michelle Sheperd Program Director Email: sheperdm@felician.edu Master’s in Occupational Therapy at a Glance Location: Hybrid (Online & On-Campus*) On-Campus Classes Held on Weekends Format: 14 Week Courses, Trimester Schedule Program Duration: 2 Years 2025 Tuition: $825 Per Credit Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions Apply Now Curriculum The Master of Occupational Therapy program at Felician University o ... “ -Dr. Tara Kent, Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences Accreditation, Certification, & Licensure The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Aven”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 1 Felician Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Observation hours
- 20 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 Felician University
- OTA associate degree — Rutherford, 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.
Felician University Master’s OT Program: FAQ
How long is Felician University’s Master’s OT program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Felician University’s Master’s OT program?
Observation hours: 20 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is Felician University’s Master’s OT program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in New Jersey
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New Jersey is handled by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council (Division of Consumer Affairs). How to get licensed in New Jersey →
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