GRADUATE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS
Get ready to join a growing and rewarding field
USAHS HAS AN OT PROGRAM TO FIT YOUR LIFE AND YOUR SCHEDULE.
USAHS knows that students have unique goals and require different modes of study. That's why we offer both the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programs in two formats: Flex and Residential.
Online coursework plus hands-on labs and fieldwork experiences
Three starts per year: September, January, and May1
Five campus locations in
Florida, California, and Texas
1 Three start dates are available for most programs. Start dates differ by program and campus combination.
Occupational therapists make a big impact on people's lives, helping clients of all ages overcome physical, cognitive, or social deficits and engage in meaningful activities. Get your start in a field that's personally and professionally rewarding.
Pursue a career that matters
OT IS GROWING FAST
14% growth rate predicted from 2021 to 2031, with 18,600 new jobs added
Median annual pay: $85,570 in 2021
Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Therapists," Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified Sept. 2022: www.bls.gov/ooh/
Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Program Description
Our entry-level doctoral program offers the same classes as the MOT, plus two additional trimesters focused on expanded roles in the profession. You will explore OT niches through research by completing a capstone project on a topic of your choice. A bachelor's degree, not a master's, is needed for entry.
DOCTOR of
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The USAHS Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is available in two formats: Residential on all five campus locations and Flex only on our Dallas, TX campus. Both blend digital learning components with traditional on-campus, hands-on practice. As a result, you’ll interact with faculty and fellow classmates in a more meaningful, significant and effective way.
Residential OTD3,5
Online Coursework + Weekday Hands-on Labs
8 Trimesters
2.7 Years
Flex OTD4,5
Online Coursework + Weekend Hands-on Labs
11 Trimesters
3.7 Years
Which path works for you?
3,4Our Residential OTD program is available at all five of our campus locations. 4Our Flex OTD program is currently offered in Dallas, TX only.
5Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT)
Program Description
If your main goal is to engage in clinical practice—helping people expand their capabilities to their fullest potential—the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) may be the best choice for you. Our MOT puts you in a position to launch your career and start making a difference sooner.
MASTER of
Who Should Pursue an MOT
If your main goal is to practice as an occupational therapy clinician, the MOT degree is the fastest path to licensure. As a practicing OT, you can specialize in areas such as children and youth, rehabilitation, disability, mental health, and more. You may have the opportunity to be employed in a variety of locations including:
- Schools
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Government agencies
- Home healthcare
- Nursing homes
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The USAHS Master of Occupational Therapy program is available in two formats, Residential and Flex, and on four campuses: San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Miami, FL; and Austin, TX. Both blend digital learning components with traditional on-campus, hands-on practice. As a result, you’ll interact with faculty and fellow classmates in more meaningful, significant, and effective ways.
RESIDENTIAL MOT2
Online Coursework + Weekday Hands-on Labs
6 Trimesters
2 Years
FLEX MOT2
Online Coursework + Weekend Hands-on Labs
9 Trimesters
3 Years
Which path works for you?
2 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
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GRADUATE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS
Get ready to join a growing and rewarding field
The GRE is no longer required for admission to the USAHS OT programs.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE
Qualified applicants who enroll are eligible to apply.
USAHS knows that students have unique goals and require different modes of study. That's why we offer both the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programs in two formats: Flex and Residential.
Online coursework plus hands-on labs and fieldwork experiences
Five campus locations in
Florida, California, and Texas
USAHS HAS AN OT PROGRAM TO FIT YOUR LIFE AND YOUR SCHEDULE.
Three starts per year: September, January, and May1
1 Three start dates are available for most programs. Start dates differ by program and campus combination.
Occupational therapists make a big impact on people's lives, helping clients of all ages overcome physical, cognitive, or social deficits and engage in meaningful activities. Get your start in a field that's personally and professionally rewarding.
Pursue a career that matters
OT IS GROWING FAST
14% growth rate predicted from 2021 to 2031, with 18,600 new jobs added
Median annual pay: $85,570 in 2021
Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Therapists," Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified Sept. 2022: www.bls.gov/ooh/
DOCTOR of
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD)
Program Description
Our entry-level doctoral program offers the same classes as the MOT, plus two additional trimesters focused on expanded roles in the profession. You will explore OT niches through research by completing a capstone project on a topic of your choice. A bachelor's degree, not a master's, is needed for entry.
The OTD prepares you to practice in the same school and clinical settings as the MOT does. If you think you might ever want to pursue your OTD, you should do it now. It offers the same classes as the MOT, plus a capstone project and just two extra trimesters that focus on expanded roles in:
Who Should Pursue Their OTD
- Leadership
- Administration
- Research
- Advocacy and policy development
- OT education
- Theory development
The USAHS Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is available in two formats: Residential on all five campus locations and Flex only on our Dallas, TX campus. Both blend digital learning components with traditional on-campus, hands-on practice. As a result, you’ll interact with faculty and fellow classmates in a more meaningful, significant and effective way.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Residential OTD3,5
Online Coursework + Weekday Hands-on Labs
8 Trimesters
2.7 Years
Online Coursework + Weekend Hands-on Labs
11 Trimesters
3.7 Years
Flex OTD4,5
Which path works for you?
3Our Residential OTD program is available at all five of our campus locations. 4Our Flex OTD program is currently offered in Dallas, TX only.
5Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
MASTER of
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT)
Program Description
If your main goal is to engage in clinical practice—helping people expand their capabilities to their fullest potential—the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) may be the best choice for you. Our MOT puts you in a position to launch your career and start making a difference sooner.
If your main goal is to practice as an occupational therapy clinician, the MOT degree is the fastest path to licensure. As a practicing OT, you can specialize in areas such as children and youth, rehabilitation, disability, mental health, and more. You may have the opportunity to be employed in a variety of locations including:
Who Should Pursue an MOT
- Schools
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Government agencies
- Home healthcare
- Nursing homes
Online Coursework + Weekday Hands-on Labs
9 Trimesters
3 Years
FLEX MOT2
Which path works for you?
The USAHS Master of Occupational Therapy program is available in two formats, Residential and Flex, and on four campuses: Austin, TX; San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; and Miami, FL. Both blend digital learning components with traditional on-campus, hands-on practice. As a result, you’ll interact with faculty and fellow classmates in more meaningful, significant, and effective ways.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
RESIDENTIAL MOT2
Online Coursework + Weekday Hands-on Labs
6 Trimesters
2 Years
2 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
Who Should Pursue Their OTD
The OTD prepares you to practice in the same school and clinical settings as the MOT does. If you think you might ever want to pursue your OTD, you should do it now. It offers the same classes as the MOT, plus a capstone project and just two extra trimesters that focus on expanded roles in:
- Leadership
- Administration
- Research
- Advocacy and policy development
- OT education
- Theory development