Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge
Muskingum University MOT Bridge Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – OTA to MOT · New Concord, Ohio Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – OTA to MOT
- Format
- Online + 18 on-campus weekends
For working OTAs: requires 1,500 hours of OTA work experience.
Source quote
“Master of Occupational Therapy | OTA to MOT ... Interactive online coursework and 18 on-campus weekend learning experiences ... Work experience: 1,500 hours as an OTA”
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
- 75-100%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 10 College Dr, New Concord, OH 43762
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
95% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 96% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 95% | 93% | 100% | 95% |
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 (OTA education and prerequisite GPA) 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
- $63,480
2-year MOT program, 69 credit hours.
From the program’s published cost table on muskingum.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
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.
Muskingum University MOT Bridge Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Muskingum University’s MOT bridge program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (OTA education and prerequisite GPA). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Muskingum University’s NBCOT pass rate?
95% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 96% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Muskingum University’s MOT bridge program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $63,480 (2-year MOT program, 69 credit hours). Living costs are extra.
Is Muskingum University’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 Ohio
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Ohio is handled by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. How to get licensed in Ohio →
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