Entry-level master's
Southern Connecticut State University MSOT Program
M.S. in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · New Haven, Connecticut Preaccreditation
From the program’s website
- Degree
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2 years (4 academic semesters + 6 months fieldwork)
- Credits
- 60
Source quote
“The master's degree in occupational therapy (MSOT) is a two-year, 60-credit program ... 4 academic semesters, including two summers, followed by the required 6 months of supervised fieldwork”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Preaccreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Class size
- 40 source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total
- $40,090
Total includes in-state tuition, university fees and program fees (Summer 2026 entry).
From the program’s published cost table on southernct.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.
Southern Connecticut State University MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Southern Connecticut State University’s MSOT program?
2 years (4 academic semesters + 6 months fieldwork), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
How much does Southern Connecticut State University’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $40,090. Living costs are extra.
Is Southern Connecticut State University’s MSOT program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Preaccreditation” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
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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