Program Coordinator: Dr. Tanya Trudell
Phone:  508-929-8895
Email: ttrudell@worcester.edu 

Program Description

The Occupational Therapy Department offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree. Students with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than occupational therapy can complete the program of study in three years. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Inquiries regarding accreditation may be made to: 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, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.

Upon successful completion of Level II Fieldwork (OT-920 and OT-921), graduates will be eligible to sit for the certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of the examination, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Massachusetts and most other states require a license to practice occupational therapy. Eligibility for licensure is contingent on earning a passing score on the NBCOT examination. The Master of Occupational Therapy Program at Worcester State University is recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (www.wfot.org).

Prerequisites for Entry

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2.
• Grades of B– or better taken within six years of application in the following courses. Please note: prerequisite course syllabi may be requested for review by the Program Coordinator.
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, with labs (8 credits)
  • Statistics
  • Neuroscience with lab (4 credits)

Traditional Students Conditional Graduate Standing Prerequisites for Entry 

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2024

By July 1, 2023, after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students can apply through one of the following options:

Option #1 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. An application form (obtained online),

2. Two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department), and

3. The scores submitted from all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the 50th percentile for each of the three sections.

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Option #2 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. An application form (obtained online), and

2. Two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department).

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2025

By July 1, 2024, after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students can apply through one of the following options:

Option #1 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. An application form (obtained online),

2. Two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department), and

3. The scores submitted from all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at the 50th percentile for each of the three sections.

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Option #2 - Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. An application form (obtained online), and

2. Two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department).

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies (BSOS) Class of 2026 and Beyond

By July 1, 2025 (or beyond), after completion of the junior year, undergraduate students will apply for conditional graduate standing through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE). Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in the OT courses and prerequisites to be considered for conditional acceptance. The application process requires:

1. An application form (obtained online), and

2. Two letters of reference (from sources outside the Occupational Therapy Department).

Once conditionally accepted, senior BSOS students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 in the OT major courses to receive full acceptance into the MOT program.