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 fall 2022 admission is February 1st. 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
Cost of Attendance
he Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs a typical student to attend The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and is NOT a bill from UTEP. The COA includes tuition and fees, room and board, an allowance for books and supplies, etc. Please visit https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/financialaid/overview/cost-of-attendance.html to review the COA.
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/
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)
