Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree Program
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program at Middle Georgia State (MGA) University is designed to allow Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to further their education by building upon their existing knowledge and experience. In the course of completing the MSOT degree, students will develop skills in occupational therapy theory, evaluation, evidence-based intervention, and program development with both individuals, groups, and populations, as well as the opportunity to develop and/or enhance skills in management and leadership. A bachelor’s degree is not required for admission.
The MSOT Program is in the Rehabilitation Science Department within the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SoHNS). The 74-hour (not including prerequisites) curriculum includes coursework in three components: foundational knowledge, courses related to the occupational therapy process, and fieldwork experience. The program is a rigorous full-time program consisting of 7 sequential semesters (total of 28 months), including two Level II Fieldwork experiences of 12 weeks each.
The program is offered in a partially online/hybrid format, with much of the coursework completed online using various technologies, along with supplemental on campus labs and experiential activities approximately once per month (3-4 times per semester in Fall/Spring and 2-3 times in the Summer). The MSOT program is located on the Cochran campus, which also houses an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and a Rehabilitation Science bachelor’s degree program.
MSOT Frequently asked questions
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at Middle Georgia State University has been granted Candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is 301.652.AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must have a pre-accreditation review, 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 (including Georgia) are usually based on the results of the NBCOT® Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® certification examination or obtain state licensure. More information about NBCOT® can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org.
MSOT Program Outcomes Data
*Graduates and Graduation Rates
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Graduation Year |
Students Admitted/Graduated |
Graduation Rate |
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2024 |
12/ |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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Total for 3 Years |
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*NBCOT Exam Pass Rates:
www.nbcot.org/Educators/Home#SchoolPerformance
*The first cohort of MSOT students will graduate in August 2024. Data for graduates/graduation rates and NBCOT exam pass rates will be available after that time.