Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge
St. Catherine University MAOT Bridge Program
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT) – Bridge · St. Paul, Minnesota Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT) – Bridge
- Credits
- 56 (incl. 24 weeks fieldwork)
- Format
- Hybrid (one lab weekend per semester for the first 3 semesters)
- Start term
- Fall, Spring
For practicing occupational therapy assistants.
Source quote
“Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT) Bridge Program ... designed for practicing Occupational Therapy Assistants ... Format: Hybrid ... Start: Fall, Spring Credits required: 56”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 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
- 5004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
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
- GRE
- Not required source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Other programs at St. Catherine University
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) — St. Paul, accredited
- Entry-level master's — St. Paul, accredited
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level (OTD) — St. Paul, 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.
St. Catherine University MAOT Bridge Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for St. Catherine University’s MAOT bridge program?
GRE: not required. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is St. Catherine University’s MAOT bridge 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 Minnesota
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Minnesota is handled by the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in Minnesota →
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