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.
Online coursework plus hands-on labs and fieldwork experiences
Five campus locations in Florida, California and Texas
Three starts per year: September, January and May
Pursue a career that matters
At USAHS, you’ll learn to be an exceptional occupational therapist prepared to transform lives and communities as well as a leader in the OT profession. You’ll be immersed in our close-knit OT community, study with expert faculty using the latest technology and gain hands-on experience using the most effective techniques, all in service of helping others live their lives more fully.
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 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is designed for students interested in going beyond clinical work. The OTD curriculum combines coursework from our MOT program with an additional two terms focused on leadership, advocacy and policymaking along with a capstone project on your own area of interest within the field of OT. A bachelor's degree, not a master's, is needed for entry.
Who Should Pursue Their OTD
The OTD prepares you to practice in school and clinical settings. If you are interested in further career advancement opportunities, you should pursue your OTD. Our OTD program offers the same classes as the MOT, plus a capstone project and just two extra trimesters. With an OTD you work in expanded roles in:
- Leadership
- Administration
- Research
- Advocacy and policy development
- OT education
- Theory development
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The USAHS Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is available at all five campus locations. Our OTD program blends 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 OTD
Online Coursework + Weekday Hands-on Labs
8 Trimesters
2.7 Years1
Want to learn more about our OTD program?
1Time 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.
Who Should Pursue an MOT
If your primary 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 at our San Marcos, California, St. Augustine and Miami, Florida, and Austin, Texas campuses. Our Residential format blends digital learning components with on-campus, hands-on practice. As a result, you’ll interact with faculty and fellow classmates in more meaningful, significant and effective ways and will be prepared to become an exceptional licensed occupational therapist.
RESIDENTIAL MOT
Blended Coursework + Weekday Labs
6 Trimesters
2 Years2
Which path works for you?
2 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org, and maintains programmatic accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) on a campus-by-campus basis.
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