Entry-level master's
University of Charleston-Charleston MSOT Program
M.S. in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Charleston, West Virginia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2 years (6 semesters incl. summers)
- Format
- Hybrid
- Start term
- Summer
30 students admitted once a year.
Source quote
“Duration 2 years (6 semesters including summers) Format Hybrid ... We accept 30 students one time per year (summer start each year)”
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
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304-1045
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
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.
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.
University of Charleston-Charleston MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of Charleston-Charleston’s MSOT program?
2 years (6 semesters incl. summers), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Charleston-Charleston’s MSOT program?
Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is University of Charleston-Charleston’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 West Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in West Virginia →
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