Entry-level master's
University of Mount Union MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Alliance, Ohio Preaccreditation
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 22 months
- Credits
- 70
- Format
- Hybrid (online classes + four on-campus immersives)
- Start term
- August
The program says ACOTE has granted Preaccreditation Status.
Source quote
“pational Therapy Our MSOT program ensures that you will emerge as a confident and accomplished occupational therapist, fully equipped to meet industry demands. Our 22-month occupational therapy degree blends online academic coursework with immersive, hands-on training, including 16 months of didactic study and two 12-week Level II fieldwork rotations. Rest assured, knowing that, wherever pos ... NBCOT Certification examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure. 70 Credit Hours The MSOT consists of online classes and four on-campus immersives. $800 per credit hour The 2026-2027 cost per credit hour for the MSOT is $800. (*MSOT Costs) August Start The new MSOT cohort will start in August. Meet the Ri ... sists of online classes and four on-campus immersives. $800 per credit hour The 2026-2027 cost per credit hour for the MSOT is $800. (*MSOT Costs) August Start The new MSOT cohort will start in August. Meet the Rising Demand for Occupational Therapists: MSOT Degree According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the field of occupational therapy is experiencin ... chievement, and success. See Spotlight MSOT Accreditation Status The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) , located at 7501 Wisconsin Ave”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Preaccreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- College of Natural and Health Sciences, 1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH 44601
A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $56,000
$800 per credit × 70 credits (2026-27); $58,600 with fees.
From the program’s published cost table on mountunion.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.
University of Mount Union MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of Mount Union’s MSOT program?
22 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Mount Union’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does University of Mount Union’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $56,000 ($800 per credit × 70 credits (2026-27); $58,600 with fees). Living costs are extra.
Is University of Mount Union’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 Ohio
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Ohio is handled by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. How to get licensed in Ohio →
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