Overview

For students entering West Virginia University as a Freshman, the recommended degree for admission is Exercise Physiology. It will contain all of the pre-requisite courses needed to enter the occupational therapy master’s degree program as an undergraduate junior. However, applications from other degree programs are considered and encouraged as long as all MOT prerequisite courses are completed. For students applying to the WVU MOT Program from other institutions, students must complete a minimum of two years at an accredited post-secondary institution and have all prerequisite coursework completed prior to starting the Occupational Therapy Program.

Outcomes

Graduates of the MOT program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

Employment and Earnings

Results from the most recent graduate survey demonstrated that WVU MOT graduates experience outstanding career opportunities. Upon graduation, 100% of graduates were employed full-time in the field of occupational therapy. The average starting salary was between $75,001 and $100,000 annually. The average student loan debt reported was $0-$25,000.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Occupation and Performance
Occupational Therapy Practice
Occupational Therapy Theory
Evidence-Based Practice in OT
Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

98 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 76 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Phase I:

Applications submitted once per year via OTCAS.
Requires verification of 30 hours of volunteer/work/shadowing experience with an OT or OTA across at least two different settings or populations (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, mental health, schools, pediatrics, geriatrics, adults). Completion of verification forms for each site is required.
Two letters of recommendation are needed: one MUST be from an OT/OTA who signed a shadowing form; the other from a faculty member, employer, or non-relative.
Submission of all post-secondary transcripts, a personal statement on motivation to become an OT, and a resume/CV is required.

Phase II:

Selected applicants are invited to a virtual interview. Admission offers are made after interviews.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43488 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43488 USD / year

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In-State

13968 USD / year

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Additional Details

Year 2: national $14,676/ int. $44,004

Year 3: national $10,728/ int. $30,024

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

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