Overview

At Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University there are two routes of entry to the occupational therapy degree. Student applicants are integrated into one cohort once admitted into the program. Please carefully review the tracks below to identify which option fits you.

Option 1 - Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

This option is available to applicants with an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university or appropriate international institution is required. Candidates may apply while their degree is in progress, but degree completion, demonstrated by transcript evaluation, is necessary before starting the Occupational Therapy Program. This track culminates with a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT degree). If choosing this option you will fill out the Masters of Occupational Therapy OTCAS application.

Option 2 - Combined Occupational Therapy (COT)

The Combined Occupational Therapy (COT) track is often referred to as the 3+2 program. The COT track is designed for undergraduate students who do not yet have a bachelor’s degree. This track culminates with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree. If choosing this option you will fill out the Combined Occupational Therapy (COT) OTCAS application. To be eligible to apply as a COT student:

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming
Philosophy of Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Relationship Skills in the Occupational Therapy Profession
Theory and Analysis of Occupation
Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
Movement and Human Occupation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

EMU accepts applications for admission on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, it’s best to apply as early as possible

Language

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Credits

164 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Ypsilanti, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the application
Submit Official Documents to university
Submit English Proficiency
Submit Financial Documentation for the I-20 Process
Pre-admission Coursework
Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System (OTCAS) Application
Interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year
Out-of-State

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year

Living costs

Ypsilanti

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Option 1 - Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Option 2 - Combined Occupational Therapy (COT)

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ypsilanti

Funding

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