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Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site MOT Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Knoxville, Tennessee Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program length
2 years
Source quote
“Master of Occupational Therapy Degree from TWU ... LENGTH 2 years”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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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
2020/2021
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
9845 Cogdill Road, Knoxville, TN 37932, Knoxville, TN 37916

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

87% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 90.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%96%92%93%87%

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 (cumulative) source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
40 hours 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.

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.

Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site MOT Program: FAQ

How long is Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site’s MOT program?

2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site’s MOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 40 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site’s NBCOT pass rate?

87% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 90.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site’s MOT 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 Tennessee

$97,700median annual pay
$68,520–$119,07010th–90th percentile
2,490occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (Department of Health). How to get licensed in Tennessee →

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