Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Occupational Therapy

The MOT program is excited to welcome the Class of 2027!
Congratulations to the 32 students who joined the MOT program in Fall 2025!
MENU

TRANSFORM LIVES AND YOUR FUTURE AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Muskingum University’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program features a flexible, hybrid learning experience to prepare you for a meaningful career. Whether you’re transitioning from an occupational therapy assistant role or entering the field with a health-related bachelor’s degree, our ACOTE-accredited MOT program provides a clear path to professional growth.

Interactive online coursework and 18 on-campus weekend learning experiences allow you the flexibility to continue your home, work, and community roles while earning your Master of Occupational Therapy degree. With personalized guidance from expert faculty, you’ll gain hands-on skills through classroom instruction, simulation labs and fieldwork to prepare for diverse careers in healthcare and community settings.

Muskingum’s MOT program provides knowledge and skills to become an entry-level licensed occupational therapist who utilizes evidence, applies critical thinking, fosters the intraprofessional team, and values service to others for delivery of occupation-based and client-centered care.

I really love Muskingum’s hybrid program because it makes doing school and work easy. I wouldn’t have been able to do a continuing education program if it wasn’t offered hybrid.
Lizzie Poole, MOT Student

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MASTER'S IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy is a rewarding career full of opportunities to impact people’s lives. As the demand grows for rehabilitation, mental health support and disability services, so does the need for skilled occupational therapists to help individuals regain independence, participate in meaningful activities, and improve overall well-being.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for occupational therapists is projected to grow 11% over the next decade, more than double the average growth rate for all occupations. The BLS also reports strong salary potential for OTs, with a median annual salary of $96,370 and the top 10% earning more than $129,620.

WHERE CAN YOU WORK AS AN OT

Occupational therapists use evidence-based techniques to support client-centered recovery, helping people of all ages improve function in daily life, work and leisure activities. Muskingum University’s MOT program gives you the in-depth knowledge and expertise to pursue career opportunities in: 

  • Acute care hospitals and rehabilitation centers 
  • Pediatric therapy and school-based programs 
  • Mental health and community health programs 
  • Home healthcare and skilled nursing facilities 
  • Workplace ergonomics and rehabilitation consulting 

Prepare Yourself for a High-Impact Career
Whether you’re an OTA advancing through our MOT bridge program or have a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, Muskingum’s occupational therapy graduate program prepares you for a fulfilling, high-impact career. 

Why Choose Muskingum’s Master of Occupational Therapy:

At Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, we don’t just prepare you for a job—we help you build a lifelong career in occupational therapy with immersive learning, dedicated faculty and real-world experience.

Master of Occupational Therapy: What You’ll Study

Muskingum’s occupational therapy master’s program offers practical, hands-on learning for real-world clinical practice. Our occupational therapy courses focus on analysis of functional human movement and other underlying skills, occupation-based assessment and intervention planning to promote mental and physical well-being across the lifespan.

Other key areas addressed include assistive technology, leadership, program development, advocacy, and emerging practice settings. A continuum of research courses allows you to build evidence-based practice skills and complete a project examining current literature related to relevant practice problems.

EXPLORE OUR Occupational Therapy CURRICULUM

MOT Program Fieldwork

Our occupational therapy graduate program provides hands-on fieldwork experiences in inpatient healthcare settings, schools, adult and pediatric outpatient facilities, and community-based programs. This integrated fieldwork model allows you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings while building the confidence, clinical competence and practical expertise to provide client-centered care in your OT career.

Learn More About MOT Fieldwork Experiences
REQUEST INFORMATION TODAY
For additional details on the Master of Occupational Therapy program at Muskingum, complete the brief request form. We look forward to connecting!
Let's Get Started

Contact Information

Dr. Kimberly Lawler
Director of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8466
E-mail: klawler@muskingum.edu

THE MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY MOT PROGRAM HAS A STATUS OF ACCREDITATION BY THE:

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 501E
Bethesda, MD 20814
ACOTE's phone: (301)-6526611
ACOTE's website: www.acoteonline.org

MUSKINGUM MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM GRADUATION DATA

GRADUATION YEAR STUDENTS ADMITTED/GRADUATED GRADUATION RATE
2022 26/23* 88.4%
2023 26/26** 100%
2024 27/26*** 96.3%
TOTAL 3 YEARS 79/75 94.9%

MUSKINGUM MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM NBCOT PASS RATES

For National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) program pass rates, please visit:  https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance

Back to top