Occupational Therapy
Welcome!!
Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas at El Paso! We are part of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health Sciences. We currently offer a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree which can be completed in 2½ years.
We are planning a transition to a doctoral degree pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
We believe in active learning and offer opportunities for students to learn in real community settings very early in the program. The MOT program concludes with 2 twelve-week clinical fieldwork rotations, or internships. The OTD program will require an additional 14 week doctoral experience and capstone project.
Upon successful completion of the didactic coursework and clinical experiences, students are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam, which, with successful completion, makes students certified and eligible for licensure in any state to practice Occupational Therapy.
Attention Students
The application deadline for anticipated fall 2022 admission is February 1 st, 2022. Please visit the “Prospective Student” link for complete processes and procedures
Graduation Rates
The total number of graduates for 2018-2020 is 71 with a three-year graduation rate of 100%
|
Graduation Year |
Number of graduates/admitted students |
Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
2018 |
25*/23 |
100% |
|
2019 |
24/24 |
100% |
|
2020 |
22/23 |
95% |
|
3 Year Total |
71/70 |
100% |
*Two students admitted with the graduating class of 2017 completed graduation requirements in 2018
Certification Exam Pass Rate
The UTEP MOT's 3-year pass rate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam ranges from 90% to 95%.
The NBCOT pass rates can be found at: https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx
Graduates are encouraged to sit for the NBCOT certification exam as soon as possible to increase chances for successful attainment of certification. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT and/or attain a state license.
If you have any questions regarding the certification exam, please contact NBCOT at:
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
12 South Summit Ave. Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
www.nbcot.org
Accreditation
The UTEP Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE): https://acoteonline.org/
The UTEP Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program (OTD) has received candidacy status from ACOTE and its pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
You can contact ACOTE at: accred@aota.org
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
C/O American Occupational Therapy Association
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
(301) 652-AOTA (2682)
Cost to Attend the Program
The current cost of tuition (85 credit hours/ 8 semesters) is approximately $34,209 for in-state students or $78,854 for out of state students. Visit: Tuition and Mandatory Fees: Summer 2021 for more information. Be aware that the above estimates do NOT include other university fees, living expenses, clinical education expenses, books and supplies. Expenses are subject to change each year.
