Graduate Occupational Therapy (OT) Programs 

Build confidence, inspire change, TRANSFORM LIVES

Take your occupational therapy career to the next level with a hands-on, immersive education designed to inspire and empower. Our graduate occupational therapy (OT) programs sharpen your critical thinking, spark creative problem-solving and build the clinical expertise you need to make a powerful impact. Whether your passion lies in patient care, education, research or advocacy, our range of degrees and multiple pathways to choose from will prepare you to lead with confidence.  

 

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1-ON-1

Faculty support and mentorship

200+

Faculty with expertise in 30+ OT specialties

4,300+

Largest community of practicing OT alumni1

25+

Year legacy of OT education

 

WHAT SETS US APART

INNOVATIVE LEARNING MODEL

Benefit from a unique hybrid approach that combines online coursework with immersive activities, leveraging cutting-edge tools and innovative technology. Engage in live sessions with faculty and like-minded, aspiring OTs. You’ll build connections, collaborate with your cohort and grow within a supportive community.

ON-CAMPUS HANDS-ON PRACTICE

Engage in clinical experiences such as simulations with real and mock clients, Pro Bono Clinics and interprofessional collaboration throughout the program to develop competence and confidence and ensure you are practice-ready.

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND SUPPORT

You’ll receive dedicated guidance and mentorship throughout your OT journey. From enrollment advisors and the financial aid team at the start to expert advice from faculty mentors and career and student services, you’ll have support at every step.

EXPERT FACULTY-PRACTITIONERS

USAHS faculty are dedicated educators, researchers and practicing clinicians with specialized experience within their field of health sciences. They expertly guide, mentor and support students to licensure and career readiness.

NO GRE

Required for admission

 

 

 

3 STARTS PER YEAR

September, January and May2

 

(Varies by Campus and Program)

2 YEARS

Earn your OTD, MOT or PPOTD degree in as little as 2 years3

 

5 CAMPUSES

Choose from five destinations in Florida, California and Texas.4

(Varies by Program)

 

CHOOSE the best path for you

 
 

 

Hybrid Immersion Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Whether you're an OTA or an aspiring OT, our MOT program fast-tracks your path to becoming a licensed occupational therapist. Prepare to make a meaningful impact in areas like children and youth, rehabilitation, 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

The USAHS MOT program is available in three formats: Residential and Flex at San Marcos, CA, St. Augustine, FL, Miami, FL and Austin, TX and Hybrid Immersion at San Marcos, CA, St. Augustine, FL, Miami, FL and Dallas, TX.4

Residential MOT 

  • Online and In-person Coursework + Weekday On-Campus Labs

     

  • 6 Trimesters

     

  • 2 Years3

Hybrid Immersion MOT 

  • Online + On-Campus 2 Times Per Term for 3-5 Day Lab Immersions 

     

  • 6 Trimesters

     

  • 2 Years3

Flex MOT 

  • Online Coursework + Select Weekend On-Campus Labs

     

  • 9 Trimesters

     

  • 3 Years3

 
 

 

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) 

The OTD curriculum combines coursework from our MOT program with an additional two trimesters focused on leadership, advocacy and policymaking, along with a capstone project on your OT area of interest. 

 

With an OTD, you work in expanded roles in: 

  • Leadership Administration 

     

  • Research 

     

  • Advocacy and policy development 

     

  • OT education 

     

  • Theory development

The USAHS OTD program is available in two formats: Residential at all five campus locations and Flex at our Dallas, Texas, campus.

Residential OTD

  • Online and In-person Coursework + Weekday On-Campus Labs

     

  • 8 Trimesters

     

  • 2.7 Years3

Flex OTD

  • Online Coursework + Select Weekend On-Campus Labs 

     

  • 11 Trimesters 

     

  • 3.7 Years3

 
 

 

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD)

The USAHS PPOTD program is a 100% online, flexible option designed for OT practitioners looking to advance their careers in leadership, research, advocacy and higher education. With an innovative curriculum tailored for busy professionals, this distance-learning program allows you to balance your studies with work and life commitments.

PPOTD

  • Bachelor’s-level entry

     

    •     6-12 Trimesters

       

    •     2-4 Years3

       

  • Master’s-level entry

     

    •     3-6 Trimesters

       

    •     1-2 Years3

 
 

OT IS GROWING FAST

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

 
 

11% GROWTH RATE

Predicted from 2023-2033, with 16,800 new OT jobs added.

$96,370 SALARY

Median annual pay in 2023.
Salary data does not reflect starting pay for recent graduates.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Therapists," Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified August 2024: www.bls.gov/ooh

 
 

OTA TO MOT PATHWAY:

Learn more about our new OTA-entry to our MOT program and earn your Master of Occupational Therapy degree in as little as two years without a bachelor’s degree.3

 
 
 

FROM TOMORROW'S LEADERS

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

 
 
 
 

Testimonial

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

“USAHS gave us a strong foundation to build on. I feel ready for what’s next.”

— Alyssa G., USAHS OTD

 
 
 

WE SET THE NEXT STANDARD IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, graduate nursing, healthcare education, as well as continuing education programs.

 

Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas.

 

USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.

 
 

1 Based on total MOT and OTD degrees conferred during 2020-2022, as reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS); data is captured through interrelated surveys conducted annually by the Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).

 

2 Three start dates are available for most programs. Start dates differ by program and campus combination. 

 

3 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors. 

 

 4 The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program at the Dallas, Texas, campus has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must complete an on-site evaluation and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be 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. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

 

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