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Department of Occupational Therapy

The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to guide students in integrating academic knowledge, community engagement, and clinical experiences, with the goal of graduating outstanding practitioners who are committed to leadership and evidence-based practice.

 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Occupational Therapy Department offers two degree options, a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and an Occupational Therapy Doctorate.


 

The UTHSC Occupational Therapy Program was initially accredited as a Bachelor of Science Program and graduated its first class in 1990. The program transitioned to a Master’s Degree in 2007. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as occupational therapists.

The UTHSC MOT program now subscribes to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service, known as OTCAS. Applicants for the entering class need to apply online using the OTCAS application. The early admissions cycle deadline is September 1, and the deadline for the standard admissions cycle is November 1. To learn more about the OTCAS application process and to get started, please go to the OTCAS website at www.otcas.org. Once processed, the Admissions Committee looks forward to receiving your application.

98% NBCOT exam pass-rate within first year after program completion
98% Program graduation rate (2022)
100% Job placement within six months of graduation
OT students

UTHSC MOT Program Graduation Rates 2019-2023

Graduation Year Entering/Graduating Students  Graduation Rate
2023 40/38 95%
2022 42/41 98%
2021 40/40 100%
2020 40/39 98%
2019 37/37 100%
Total 199/195 98%

The occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

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www.acoteonline.org

Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at: https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance 

 

ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.

Current Cost MOT Program 2024 Fall Semester MOT Program 2024 Spring Semester MOT Program 2025-2026 Academic Year Total Cost of Program (24-month program)
Tuition $7,215 $7,215 $14,430 $28,860
Student Fees $2,735 $2,575 $5,310 $5,310
Books and Supplies $1,235 $1,235 0 $2,470
Loan Fees $110 $110 $220 $440
Distance Ed Fees $0 $0 $0 $0
Total       $37,080

Illustration based on a 3% increase annually, however fees are subject to change.
*Out-of-state total is calculated by adding all the fees included in the in-state total plus an out-of-state tuition differential.
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.

Approved Programme - World Federation of Physical Therapists. 2017-2023

 

Dec 3, 2024