Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program is designed for students who have a baccalaureate degree and are ready to apply for the entry-level graduate program in occupational therapy. The MSOT Program does not have a preference as to the major for the bachelor’s degree as long as the required prerequisites courses are completed. The best undergraduate major is one in an area in which the student would enjoy working after obtaining the undergraduate degree and should be selected based on the student’s interests.

Location of Program

Stone Family Center For Health Sciences, 515 Bob Jones Way, Evansville, Indiana, 47708

Length of Program

Two years, including summers.

Structure of the Program

The academic and fieldwork portions of the curriculum are designed as full-time experiences.

Advancing health through meaningful occupations.

To innovate through education, scholarship, and occupation-centered practice.

For more information about tuition, fees and other costs, visit USI's Cost of Attendance page.

Graduates of the USI MSOT Program must successfully complete the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam prior to obtaining state licensure and entering OT practice.

Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online. Visit the NBCOT web page.

For more about USI MSOT Student and Program Outcomes, visit our web page.

The Occupational Therapy Program at USI is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

ACOTE is located at:
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 652-AOTA
Web address: https://acoteonline.org/ 

Visit the web page.

Are you an out-of-state student interested in pursuing an Occupational Therapy degree at USI? Each state has its own approval process for students earning degrees at out-of-state institutions. To determine if the USI OT Program meets the requirements for employment in your state, visit this page. 

The USI Occupational Therapy Program is in the process of transitioning to the doctoral level. New admissions to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program are no longer being accepted. The last USI MSOT cohort has been selected and will begin classes in August 2024 and will graduate in 2026. 

Applications for the new USI Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program will open October 1, 2024, for Fall 2025. Learn more about the doctoral program.