Master of Occupational Therapy

Here are the answers to frequently asked questions. 

How much does the program cost?

For students entering the Master of Occupational Therapy program in the 2025-2026 academic year, the tuition will be $920 per semester hour of credit throughout the two-year curriculum.

Financial aid information is available through the Office of Student Financial Services.

How long will the MOT program take me to complete?

Muskingum’s University’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Bridge Program is a 2-year path for licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) to earn their master’s degree. On average the Alternative Pathway requirements take 9-12 months to complete prior to admission to the MOT program. Online instruction with 18 on-campus weekend learning experiences provides students the opportunity to continue working full-time while earning their degree. 

Can the program really be completed while working?

As a full-time, lock-step graduate cohort, the MOT program will place significant demands on your time. Many students who are working full time (including those with young families) have found success in the program when they are able to commit time daily to their course work by building flexibility and support into their busy schedules. Some students do modify their work schedules in order to meet their preferences. Work schedules must be adjusted to meet class times for on-campus weekends. 

Is the program fully accredited?

The Muskingum University MOT program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association,(7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814)  ACOTE’s phone number is (301)-652-6611 and its website is www.acoteonline.org

What are the online classes like?

Online courses have some similarities to face-to-face classes. They incorporate a variety of learning activities that align with different learning styles. Although assignment and discussion due dates and times are outlined in the syllabus, online courses require significant self-discipline and time management. MOT online classes are designed to be interactive to promote collaboration with your peers and instructors. The online component of the courses may include any/all the following:

• Asynchronous written or video-based discussions
• Video or narrated course presentations or mini lectures
• Online literature searches
• Videos related to content
• Readings
• Written assignments
• Projects
• Synchronous discussions, debriefings & guest presentations
• Virtual clinical simulation cases and videos
• Quizzes and Exams

Advantages to online courses include:

• Higher flexibility to complete course requirements when it fits best in your schedule
• Ongoing availability of course materials for review as needed
• Variety of learning materials to align with various learning styles

How often will on-campus classes occur and what till the schedule of the MOT Weekends be like? 

During the first 6 terms, the three MOT Weekends are generally scheduled at the end of weeks 3, 6 and 9 (with some adjustments for holidays). Classes typically meet for 4 hours on Friday evening, 8-10 hours on Saturday, and up to 4 hours Sunday as needed to meet learning objectives. To facilitate planning, students receive an MOT-specific academic calendar following admission to the program.

During the weekends on campus, students are engaged in hands-on learning and Level I Fieldwork experiences with faculty, collaborative group projects, and spend time in networking and service opportunities, as well as student-led organization activities.

How will fieldwork be offered? Will I be able to do my fieldwork close to my home?

The MOT program is committed to providing quality fieldwork in a variety of geographic areas and practice settings across the lifespan. It is our expectation that Level II Fieldwork will be occur within a 90 mile radius from your home. We will always work to make the opportunity available as close as possible, however, factors such as number of students from one community, availability of sites, and time of year may affect options.  

Students engage in four faculty-led Level I rotations focused across the lifespan and population of mental health, children & adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Level II Fieldwork rotations are completed during traditional daytime hours, so plan ahead for work and financial resources during those final two terms.