Entry-level master's
Point Loma Nazarene University MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · San Diego, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 24 months
- Format
- On-campus (face-to-face)
Source quote
“Expected Completion Time 24 months (5 didactic and 2 Level II fieldwork) Format Face-to-face”
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
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 40 hours source
- Class size
- 40 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
- $109,219
Total includes total program costs as published.
From the program’s published cost table on pointloma.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.
Point Loma Nazarene University MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Point Loma Nazarene University’s MSOT program?
24 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Point Loma Nazarene University’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 40 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does Point Loma Nazarene University’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $109,219. Living costs are extra.
Is Point Loma Nazarene University’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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