Entry-level master's
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-California Campus MOT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · San Marcos, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Program length
- 1.7 years (5 trimesters)
- Format
- Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex (varies by campus)
- Start term
- Sept, Jan or May (varies by campus)
Also admits OTAs through an OTA-to-OT bridge.
Source quote
“Start Dates: Sept., Jan., May (varies by campus) Duration: 1.7 years (5 trimesters) ... Residential MOT Hybrid Immersion MOT Flex ... OTA to OT Bridge”
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 Profit
- Share taught by distance education
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2034/2035
- Address
- 700 Windy Point Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
85% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 89.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | 97% | 97% | 86% | 85% |
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.
Other programs at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-California Campus
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — San Marcos, 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.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-California Campus MOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-California Campus’s MOT program?
1.7 years (5 trimesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-California Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?
85% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 89.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-California Campus’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 California
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →
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