Texas Woman's University (Houston)

Program Information

Degree Offered

MOT - Occupational Therapy, entry level;M.A. - Occupational Therapy, professional level;, Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy

Program Description:

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree is an entry-level degree that prepares students with baccalaureate degrees in other fields to become occupational therapists. In 2001, the MOT program received a ten-year (the highest level) re-accreditation by the American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE 301-652-6611). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Successful completion of this exam qualifies the individual as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). The NBCOT examination currently serves as the licensing examination for individual states. Persons convicted of felonies may be ineligible to sit for the certification exam.The Master of Arts (MA) is a post-professional graduate program for occupational therapists with either an NBCOT certification, or a diploma from baccalaureate level programs recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Completion of the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination is required as part of the admission process However, each applicant is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A student may enroll for up to 12 graduate credit hours without completing the GRE as a non-degree seeking student. These 12 credit hours can be applied to the MA degree when the student changes to degree-seeking status. Students who are pursuing practice specialty certifications should apply as non-degree seeking, thus the GRE is not required. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is designed to develop intellectual and leadership skills to contribute new knowledge and insure its incorporation into the profession. The program is based on the nationally recognized Theory of Occupational Adaptation, which was developed by TWU faculty. Numerous book chapters, articles, and national presentations

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus