These are frequently asked questions about the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
program at Missouri State University.
If your question isn't answered below or you need more info, contact us.
No. New occupational therapists must have a master’s or doctoral degree. MSU’s graduate
program is an entry-level master’s program. This means we admit students who already
have (or are close to getting) their bachelor’s degree and have fulfilled the necessary
prerequisites. Review the admission requirements.
You can have a bachelor’s degree in just about anything. Backgrounds in health, human
development, science, sociology, anthropology, medicine, and psychology are just a
few options. Here are some programs of study from the McQueary College of Health and Human Services.
Seven consecutive semesters beginning in the fall semester.
Yes; this form is located on the admission requirements page. MSU does not require applicants to submit this form as evidence of observation,
but many applicants choose to upload their forms in OTCAS as additional documents.
The students are asked to record the following information about their shadowing experience
directly into OTCAS: The address of the facility where you observed; the contact person's
full name, phone number and email; the type of setting you observed in; the number
of hours you observed; and the type of observation you participated in.
This documentation should be uploaded under the "Test Score Report" section of the
OTCAS application.
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No. Prerequisite courses may be in progress as long as they are completed by the end
of the summer semester before Fall admission to the program. Your acceptance is contingent
upon successful completion of all prerequisites and maintenance of at least a 3.0
GPA.
Regarding transfer credit or course equivalency, you need to cross-reference the classes
you are taking with our course catalog.
Our Graduate College offers specialized campus tours for prospective graduate students.
Schedule your visit using the Graduate College's online form.
Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. The interview process will include
a group activity and interview with occupational therapy faculty.
Graduate education at Missouri State is an excellent value. You can review tuition, cost and fee information for the Graduate College.
