Overview
The entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program is a two-year professional course of study.
The MOT Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc. (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220.
Additional information regarding occupational therapy accreditation may be obtained from the AOTA Web site or from the AOTA accreditation staff at (301)652-6611.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR®) Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®).
After successful completion of this examination, the individual becomes an OTR®. Most states, including Pennsylvania, require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may prevent a graduate from taking this examination or obtaining state licensure.
The Pitt Freshman Guarantee
When applying to the University of Pittsburgh for freshman entry, indicate “PREOT Pre-Occupational Therapy” to be offered a freshman guarantee to the MOT Program. Learn more about the guidelines for guarantee consideration.