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.
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.
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.
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 USA
**Based on current rates for USA 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
See the Student Accounting Office for the current tuition and fee schedule.
See the Office of Scholarship Services for scholarship information.
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South Alabama students.
See the Office of Financial Aid for financial aid information.
See the Office of the Registrar for residency information.
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 |
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: https://www.acoteonline.org/
Phone: (251) 445-9222
Email the Dept. of OT