BUILD CONFIDENCE, INSPIRE CHANGE, TRANSFORM LIVES
Our Residential pathway—for Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)—offers an immersive, on-campus experience designed for hands-on learning and collaboration on an accelerated timeline.
Join a dynamic community and connect through live sessions with faculty and like-minded, aspiring OTs—collaborate, build connections and grow together. Guided by faculty mentorship and practice-ready learning, you’ll sharpen critical thinking, spark creative problem-solving and develop real clinical expertise.
With a curriculum tailored to your goals and faculty support at every step, you’ll graduate ready to make a real difference.
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Shorter and Enhanced Curriculum
Join us on The Journey to Clinical ExcellenceTM.
Now, you can earn your Residential MOT in as few as 1.7 years and your Residential OTD in as little as 2 years and start your career sooner.1
1-ON-1
Faculty support and mentorship
200+
Faculty with expertise in 30+ OT specialties
5,000+
Largest community of practicing OT alumni2
25+
Year legacy of OT education
WHAT SETS US APART
PRACTICE-READY LEARNING MODEL
Benefit from a hybrid approach that features in-person coursework and immersive weekday lab experiences complemented by online learning. Leveraging cutting-edge tools and innovative technology, you'll turn theory into practice from day one.
ON-CAMPUS HANDS-ON PRACTICE
Engage in high-impact 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 MENTORSHIP
You’ll thrive in a supportive learning environment where students and faculty actively uplift each other, share resources and celebrate different perspectives. You’ll receive dedicated, guided mentorship throughout your OT journey—from enrollment advisors and the financial aid team at the start to personalized coaching from faculty mentors and career and student services.
EXPERT FACULTY-PRACTITIONERS
USAHS faculty are dedicated educators, researchers and practicing clinicians with experience in more than 30 specialty areas. They provide expert guidance, mentorship and support to help students explore OT career paths and prepare for licensure and career readiness.
3 STARTS PER YEAR
September, January and May
(Varies by Campus and Program)3
2 YEAR OR LESS
Earn your MOT in 1.7 years, OTD in 2 years1
5 CAMPUSES
Choose from five destinations in Florida, California and Texas.
(Varies by Program)4
NO GRE
Required for admission
USAHS has a RESIDENTIAL OT program TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE AND YOUR SCHEDULE.
Residential Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
If your main goal is to engage in clinical practice and help individuals reach their full potential, the MOT may be the ideal path for you. Our Residential MOT prepares you to launch your career and make a difference.
You may have the opportunity to be employed in a variety of locations, including:
Schools
Clinics
Hospitals
Government agencies
Home healthcare
Nursing homes
Residential MOT
On-campus weekday classes and labs + some online coursework
Campuses: San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX
Start Dates: September, January and May (Varies by Campus)3
5 Trimesters, 1.7 Years1
Residential Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
The Residential OTD curriculum combines coursework from our Residential MOT program with additional coursework 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
Residential OTD
On-campus weekday classes and labs + some online coursework
Campuses: San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX
Start Dates: September, January and May (Varies by Campus)3
6 Trimesters, 2 Years1
OT IS GROWING FAST
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
11% GROWTH RATE
Predicted from 2023-2033, with 16,800 new OT jobs added.
$98,340 SALARY
Median annual pay in 2024 for currently practicing OTs.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Therapists," Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified April 2025: www.bls.gov/ooh
This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific data and represents national median annual wages, not starting pay for recent grads. Conditions in your area may vary. USAHS does not guarantee salary levels.
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 1.7 years without a bachelor’s degree.1
FROM TOMORROW'S LEADERS
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Testimonial
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
"One of the things I like about the OT program is the advanced technology and the resources available across all campuses.”
— Aron W., USAHS OT
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, (501) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
1 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors. Sooner indicates sooner than if you took our curriculum prior to Fall 2025.
2 Based on total MOT and OTD degrees conferred during 2020-2023, 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).
3 Three start dates are available for most programs. Start dates differ by program and campus combination.
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. 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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