Entry-level master's
University of North Alabama Master’s OT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy · Florence, Alabama Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Source quote
“siness and Technology Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences Micro-Credentials Graduate Courses of Instruction Previous Catalogs Search Courses Print Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Admissions Curriculum Requirements Plan of Study Admission for Master of Occupational Therapy Program **This program is scheduled to begin admitting students in Fall 2026 pending fi”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632
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
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Other programs at University of North Alabama
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant — Florence, candidacy
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 North Alabama Master’s OT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for University of North Alabama’s Master’s OT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 30 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is University of North Alabama’s Master’s OT 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 Alabama
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Alabama is handled by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Alabama →
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