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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, and offer a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree which can be completed in 2½ years.

We believe in active learning and offer opportunities for students to learn in real community settings very early in the program. The program concludes with 2 twelve-week clinical fieldwork rotations, or internships. Upon completion of the didactic coursework and clinical fieldwork rotations, 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 Summer 2020 admission is November 1st. Please visit the “Application Process” link under “Academic Programs” for complete processes and procedures

Graduation Rates

The total number of graduates for 2017-2019 is 71 with a three year graduation rate of 98%

Graduation Year

Number of graduates/admitted students

Graduation Rate

2017

21/24

88%

2018

25*/23

100%

2019

24/24

100%

3 year total

70/71

98%

*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%.undefined

The NBCOT pass rates can be found at: https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspxundefined


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.orgundefined


Accreditation

The UTEP Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE): www.acoteonline.org

You can contact ACOTE at: undefined

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)  undefined

FEATURED NEWS


A report on human rights in North America co-written by Mark Lusk, Ed.D., professor of social work at The University of Texas at El Paso, and a group of UTEP undergraduate and graduate students has been posted as an official statement on the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) website. Photo: UTEP Communications

UTEP Social Work Professor, Students Publish Human Rights Report

A report on human rights in North America co-written by Mark Lusk, Ed.D., professor of social work at The University of Texas at El Paso, and a group of UTEP undergraduate and graduate students has been posted as an official statement on the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) website.

The University of Texas at El Paso’s R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has raised UTEP’s national research profile and attracted highly competitive research faculty to the University. These faculty engage in meaningful academic exploration to enhance the quality of life in the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

UTEP College of Health Sciences Attracts Top Research Faculty

The University of Texas at El Paso’s R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has raised UTEP’s national research profile and attracted highly competitive research faculty to the University. These faculty engage in meaningful academic exploration to enhance the quality of life in the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

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The University of Texas at El Paso
Occupational Therapy
Mailing Address: 500 W University Ave. El Paso, Texas 79968
Physical Address: 1101 N. Campbell St.
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: ot@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-7268
F: (915) 747-8211