Entry-level master's
Sacred Heart University MSOT Program
MS in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Fairfield, Connecticut Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- MS in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 24 months
- Credits
- 76
- Format
- On-campus, full-time
Also offered as an accelerated 3+2 bachelor's–MSOT pathway.
Source quote
“Duration: 24 month Credits: 76 ... Modality: On campus, full-time ... Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor's-MSOT”
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
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2016/2017
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
94% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 97% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | 95% | 99% | 98% | 94% |
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
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
- $81,990
Total includes tuition and mandatory fees, 6 trimesters (2026–27).
From the program’s published cost table on sacredheart.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.
Sacred Heart University MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Sacred Heart University’s MSOT program?
24 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Sacred Heart University’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Sacred Heart University’s NBCOT pass rate?
94% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Sacred Heart University’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $81,990. Living costs are extra.
Is Sacred Heart 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 Connecticut
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, OT Licensure. How to get licensed in Connecticut →
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