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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy


 

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is an entry-level master's degree program which consists of 95 semester hours and is seven consecutive semesters in length. This includes 24 weeks of full-time Level II Fieldwork as required by accreditation standards. Level II Fieldwork is available in a variety of medical and community sites representing a diverse range of learning opportunities for students. All Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 12 months following completion of academic requirements.

Effective immediately  we are no longer accepting applicants into the MSOT program. All applicants must review the admissions procedures for applying for the OTD program. 

â–¼   Important Admission Information

The University of South Alabama Department of Occupational Therapy is no longer admitting students for the MSOT program. Effective Fall 2023 all student admissions will be for entry-level OTD only. Please see OTD program.

â–¼   Curriculum

 

 
â–¼   Licensure

The University of South Alabama MS in Occupational Therapy Program is an accredited program by ACOTE®. Students completing the prescribed graduate courses including clinical fieldwork components for the MS in Occupational Therapy meet the academic requirements needed to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Our MSOT graduates are eligible to take the NBCOT exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

â–¼   Tuition and Fees

 

Department of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
Estimated Tuition and Fees

(based on 2022-2023 tuition and fee schedule-subject to change)


  Fall
  Spring
  Summer
 Fall
 Spring
  Summer
  Fall
  TOTALS
  Didactic/Pre-Clinical Years Fieldwork Level II  
Tuition/Credit Hours 16 17 12 17 17 8 8 95
In-State Tuition
($492/sem. hr.)		 $7,872 $8,364 $5,904 $8,364 $8,364 $3,936 $3,936 $46,740
Out of State Tuition
($1,146/sem. hr.)		 $18,336 $19,482 $13,752 $19,482 $19,482 $9,168 $9,168 $108,870
Departmental and University Fees
Resource Fee $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $1,183
Academic Infrastructure
& Tech Fee		 $360 $360 $360 $360 $360 $360 $360 $1440
Biomedical Library Fee $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $70
Course Fees
 $131 $199 $170 $265 $166 $55 $80 $1,066
Annual Flu Shots $10 ---- ---- $10 ---- ---- $10 $30
Background Check/
Urine Drug Screen*		 ---- $82 ---- ---- $82 ---- ---- $164
Professional Liability
Coverage		 $12 $12 $1 $12 $12 $1 $12 $62
BLS/ACLS Fee
 ---- $100 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- $100
Graduation
Application Fee		 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- $65 $65
Total Estimated Fees $432 $672 $450 $566 $539 $335 $446 $3,440
Total
In-State Tuition & Fees		 $8,304 $9,036 $6,354 $8,930 $8,903 $4,271 $4,382 $50,180
Total
Out of State Tuition & Fees		 $18,768 $20,154 $14,202 $20,048 $20,021 $9,503 $9,614 $112,310
Estimated Additional Student Expenses*
Books $500 $500 $300 $400 $300 $150 ---- $2,150
Health Insurance
(single)**		 $2,315 ---- ---- $2,315 ---- ---- $579 $5,209
Scrubs ---- $30 ---- ---- ---- $90 $90 $210
Photo for
Class Composite		 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- $25 ---- $25
Convocation Cap
& Gown		 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- $85 $85
Housing*** $2,557 $2,557 $2,557 $2,557 $2,557 $2,557 $2,557 $17,899
Food*** $2,032 $2,032 $2,032 $2,032 $2,032 $2,032 $2,032 $14,224
Travel*** $850 $850 $850 $850 $850 $1,300 $1,300 $6,850
Total Estimated
Additional Student
Expenses 		$8,254 $5,969 $5,739 $8,154 $5,739 $6,154 $6,643 $46,652
TOTAL Estimated
In-State Tuition,
Fees, Expenses 		$16,558 $15,005 $12,093 $17,084 $14,642 $10,425 $11,025 $96,832
TOTAL Estimated
Out-of-State Tuition,
Fees, Expenses 		$27,022 $26,123 $19,941 $28,202 $25,760 $15,657 $16,257 $158,962

Tuition, Fees and Expenses presented are estimated based on 2022-2023 tuition, fee and expense schedule and are subject to change.

*Student pays directly, not billed by ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ
**Based on current rates for ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Student Health Insurance and subject to change.
***Estimations provided by the Office of Financial Aid

Clinical Year expenses may include:

  • Miscellaneous application fees (vary per clinical site)
  • Travel and Housing expenses are subject to change depending on the clinical rotation site distance from campus.
  • Travel to and from clinical site, some travel expenses may be supplemented by Area Health Education Consortium (AHEC)
  • Housing (some housing may be made available via AHEC)


Revised: 6/22/22

 

â–¼   University Tuition and Fees

See the Student Accounting Office for the current tuition and fee schedule.

â–¼   Scholarship/Financial Aid

See the Office of Scholarship Services for scholarship information.

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See the Office of Financial Aid for financial aid information.

â–¼   Residency Policy

See the Office of the Registrar for residency information.

â–¼   Additional Department Fees

Students admitted in the Occupational Therapy program will be charged a matriculation deposit of $300 required to secure a seat in the entering class. This amount is not refundable but will be applied towards tuition expenses after registration. Students should be prepared for extra expenses associated with professional studies including books, local travel to and from fieldwork sites and out-of-town travel and living expenses during Level II Fieldwork assignments.

Special Lab Fees

Course
Number		 Course
Name		 Fee
OT 500 Occupation in Context $30
OT 501 Occupational Development 21
OT 504 Neuroscientific Basis of Occupational Performance 70
OT 508 Experiential Learning 26
OT 513 Neuromusculoskeletal Experiential Learning 30
OT 515 Psychosocial Evaluation & Intervention 26
OT 517 Occupational Evaluation I 50
OT 521 Practicum I 50
OT 528 OT for Adult Experiential learning 65
OT 531 Practicum III 50
OT 535 Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation 32
OT 545 Scientific Inquiry II 25
OT 550 Level II Fieldwork (A) 55
OT 551 Practicum II 50
OT 552 School Based OT 38
OT 554 OT and the Older Adult Experiential Learning 32
OT 555 Level II Fieldwork (B) 55
OT 557 OT for the Young Child 35
OT 558 Technology and Environmental Intervention in OT 50
OT 568 UE Injuries & Work Experiential 85
OT 572 Evaluation & Intervention Child and Adolescence  33
OT 573 Acute Care 30
OT 574 OT & Wellness 13
OT 578 Intervention Competencies  40
OT 582 Clinical Practice 2  25

  

â–¼   Accreditation

The University of South Alabama Occupational Therapy entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) until 2032.

Graduates of the program 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 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 attain state licensure.

Status is: Currently Accredited until 2032

ACOTE Address: c/o Accreditation Department, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) , 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 652-AOTA

Website:

â–¼   Contact Us
If you have further questions about the application process, please contact the OT Department.
Phone: (251) 445-9222
Email the Dept. of OT

  



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