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Occupational therapists work in diverse settings with people of all ages, helping them gain or regain the abilities to do the daily activities they need and want to do. Students earn the Master of Occupational Therapy degree, gaining eligibility to sit for the national board examination to become a credentialed occupational therapist.
We offer two pathways to obtain a Master of Occupational Therapy degree at Radford University across two campus locations. Both of our pathways lead to an entry-level degree in Occupational Therapy within 2 ½ years. We offer in-person, hybrid, part-time, and full-time options to study occupational therapy.
Traditional MOT Track (For those entering the profession)
Our in-person traditional track offers full-time and part-time study options at our
Radford and Roanoke sites for those seeking a degree in occupational therapy for the
first time. One cohort per campus location is admitted each fall. The MOT degree is
earned in 7 semesters.
OTA to MOT Track (For OTAs seeking an MOT degree)
Our hybrid OTA to MOT bridge track is designed for licensed occupational therapy assistants
to further their education and become occupational therapists. We offer a hybrid model
of instruction for OTAs with at least one year of experience and a B.S. or B.A degree
from an accredited institution. One cohort is admitted each fall and the MOT degree
is earned in 7 semesters. Credit for work experience is offered.
Prerequisite requirements for admission to Radford University's Master of Occupational Therapy Program encompass a strong foundation of undergraduate course work in the liberal arts and sciences (e.g. anthropology or sociology, anatomy, psychology).
We have no restrictions on the timeframe for when you took your prerequisite courses – there is no expiration date on the courses you've taken.
We offer the MOT – Traditional Track Program at two campus locations, main campus in Radford, Virginia, and the Radford University Carilion location in Roanoke, Virginia. We admit one cohort to each location for a Fall start date. Full-time and part-time options are available at either location.
Applicants are asked to indicate a campus location preference upon submission of the OTCAS application, either the Roanoke location, the Radford location, or no preference. Every effort is made to assign admitted students to the location they have indicated as their preference.
Radford University’s OTA to MOT Bridge Track of the MOT Program is a hybrid program and intentionally designed for the Occupational Therapy Assistant who:
The majority of coursework is completed online asynchronously. Students attend 3-4 weekends at the Radford University Carilion location in Roanoke each semester for additional learning. One cohort is admitted to the OTA to MOT Bridge Track each year, with a fall semester start date.
We use a rolling application process until ALL seats are filled, with the final application deadline of April 1, 2024.
Prerequisite requirements for admission to Radford University's Master of Occupational Therapy Program encompass a strong foundation of undergraduate course work in the liberal arts and sciences (e.g. anthropology or sociology, anatomy, psychology).
We have no restrictions on the timeframe for when you took your prerequisite courses – there is no expiration date on the courses you've taken.
Prerequisite Course List:
Note - we do not require the GRE for application to our MOT program.
The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at our main campus campus in Radford, Virginia was approved in 2008 by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and initially accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) in 2011. Since that time, additional accreditation actions have been granted by ACOTE. In April of 2019, the MOT program at our Roanoke location (Radford University Carilion) was fully accredited by ACOTE and in 2023 the RU MOT program was granted permission to add a hybrid MOT track with an additional cohort.
ACOTE can be contacted by postal mail at 7501 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814 or by telephone at 301-652-AOTA.
Graduation Year |
Students entering/graduating |
Graduation Rate |
2021 May |
41/39 |
95% |
2021 Dec |
40/38 |
95% |
2022 |
44/40 |
91% |
2023 |
47/43 |
91% |
Total | 172/160 | 93% |
National Certification & Licensure
Graduates of our MOT program sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam following graduation and after confirmation of meeting all exam eligibility criteria, including successful completion of all level II fieldwork components.
Prospective students who have any criminal or professional records are encouraged to utilize NBCOT's early determination and associated character review in order to determine whether eligibility to take the exam at the end of the program may be in jeopardy. We highly recommend initiating this process before enrollment.
Please note that tuition and fees are set by the University Board of Visitor each May and are subject to change annually.
*An admission acceptance deposit of $500 is required within 2 weeks of accepting our admission offer.
Semester | Credit Hrs | Tuition | Program Fee | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Total Cost |
1 | 15 | $6,090.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,445.00 | $75.00 | $9,660 |
2 | 14 | $5,684.00 | $980.00 | $2,282.00 | $70.00 | $9,016.00 |
3 | 6 | $2,436.00 | $2,436.00 | $978.00 | $30.00 | $3,864.00 |
4 | 15 | $6,090.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,445.00 | $75.00 | $9,660 |
5 | 15 | $6,090.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,445.00 | $75.00 | $9,660 |
6 | 9 | $3,654.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $5,796.00 |
7 | 9 | $3,654.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $5,796.00 |
$53,452 |
Semester | Credit Hrs | Tuition | Program Fee | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Capital Fee | Total Cost |
1 | 15 | $11,895.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,445.00 | $75.00 | $285.00 | $15,750 |
2 | 14 | $11,102.00 | $980.00 | $2,282.00 | $70.00 | $266.00 | $14,700.00 |
3 | 6 | $4,758.00 | $420.00 | $978.00 | $30.00 | $114.00 | $6,300.00 |
4 | 15 | $11,895.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,445.00 | $75.00 | $285.00 | $15,750 |
5 | 15 | $11,895.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,445.00 | $75.00 | $285.00 | $15,750 |
6 | 9 | $7,137.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $171.00 | $9,450.00 |
7 | 9 | $7,137.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $171.00 | $9,450.00 |
$87,150.00 |
Please note that tuition and fees are set by the University Board of Visitor each May and are subject to change annually.
*An admission acceptance deposit of $500 is required within 2 weeks of accepting our admission offer.
Semester | Credit Hrs | Tuition | Program Fee | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Total Cost |
1 | 8 | $3,248.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $5,152.00 |
2 | 8 | $3,248.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $5,152.00 |
3 | 3 | $1,218.00 | $210.00 | $489.00 | $15.00 | $1,932.00 |
4 | 7 | $2,842.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $4,508.00 |
5 | 6 | $2,436.00 | $420.00 | $978.00 | $30.00 | $3,864.00 |
6 | 3 | $1,218.00 | $210.00 | $489.00 | $15.00 | $1,932.00 |
7 | 8 | $3,248.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $5,152.00 |
8 | 8 | $3,248.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $5,152.00 |
9 | 7 | $2,842.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $4,508.00 |
10 | 7 | $2,842.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $4,508.00 |
11 | 9 | $3,654.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $5,796.00 |
12 | 9 | $3,654.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $5,796.00 |
$53,452 |
Semester | Credit Hrs | Tuition | Program Fee | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Capital Fee | Total Cost |
1 | 8 | $6,344.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $152.00 | $8,400.00 |
2 | 8 | $6,344.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $152.00 | $8,400.00 |
3 | 3 | $2,379.00 | $210.00 | $489.00 | $15.00 | $57.00 | $3,150.00 |
4 | 7 | $5,551.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $133.00 | $7,350.00 |
5 | 6 | $4,758.00 | $420.00 | $978.00 | $30.00 | $114.00 | $6,300.00 |
6 | 3 | $2,379.00 | $210.00 | $489.00 | $15.00 | $57.00 | $3,150.00 |
7 | 8 | $6,344.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $152.00 | $8,400.00 |
8 | 8 | $6,344.00 | $560.00 | $1,304.00 | $40.00 | $152.00 | $8,400.00 |
9 | 7 | $5,551.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $133.00 | $7,350.00 |
10 | 7 | $5,551.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $133.00 | $7,350.00 |
11 | 9 | $7,137.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $171.00 | $9,450.00 |
12 | 9 | $7,137.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $171.00 | $9,450.00 |
$87,150 |
Please note that tuition and fees are set by the University Board of Visitor each May and are subject to change annually.
*An admission acceptance deposit of $500 is required within 2 weeks of accepting our admission offer.
Semester | Credit Hrs | Tuition | Program Fee | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Total Cost |
1 | 10 | $4,060.00 | $700.00 | $1,630.00 | $50.00 | $6,440 |
2 | 12 | $4,872.00 | $840.00 | $1,956.00 | $60.00 | $7,728.00 |
3 | 11 | $4,466.00 | $770.00 | $1,793.00 | $55.00 | $7,084.00 |
4 | 11 | $4,466.00 | $770.00 | $1,793.00 | $55.00 | $7,084 |
5 | 14 | $5,684.00 | $980.00 | $2,282.00 | $70.00 | $9,016 |
6 | 7 | $2,842.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $4,508.00 |
7 | 9 | $3,654.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $5,796.00 |
$47,656 |
Semester | Credit Hrs | Tuition | Program Fee | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Capital Fee | Total Cost |
1 | 10 | $7,930.00 | $700.00 | $1,630.00 | $50.00 | $190.00 | $10,500 |
2 | 12 | $9,516.00 | $840.00 | $1,956.00 | $60.00 | $228.00 | $12,600.00 |
3 | 11 | $8,723.00 | $770.00 | $1,793.00 | $55.00 | $209.00 | $11,550.00 |
4 | 11 | $8,723.00 | $770.00 | $1,793.00 | $55.00 | $209.00 | $11,550.00 |
5 | 14 | $11,102.00 | $980.00 | $2,282.00 | $70.00 | $266.00 | $14,700 |
6 | 7 | $5,551.00 | $490.00 | $1,141.00 | $35.00 | $133.00 | $7,350.00 |
7 | 9 | $7,137.00 | $630.00 | $1,467.00 | $45.00 | $171.00 | $9,450.00 |
$77,700.0 |
An admission acceptance deposit of $500 is required within 2 weeks of accepting our admission offer.
Please note that tuition and fees are set by the University Board of Visitor each May and are subject to change annually. Changes in the estimated indirect costs are largely related to external factors; your OT faculty remain very conscientious of costs and set these requirements accordingly.
There are several additional costs beyond tuition and fees associated with obtaining the MOT degree. You will need to budget for the following as well:
Textbooks and learning resources: You can expect to pay $400-$500 dollars for textbooks each semester; several textbooks are used in multiple courses. The textbook cost is minimal during the Level II fieldwork semesters. We also require a 3-year subscription to the learning portal OT-U; this currently costs approximately $500; this resource is used across the curriculum.
Professional association memberships: Certain courses will require regional or national (AOTA) association memberships.
Housing and living expenses will vary depending on where you choose to live but need to be considered for all 7 semesters of the program. Housing costs during Level II fieldwork (the last two terms in the program) could be different due the geographic location of your assigned fieldwork experience.
Transportation/travel/lodging costs: students enrolled in the in-person MOT track need to budget for gas and vehicle maintenance, as a reliable car is considered necessary to get to class (depending on where you live), get to fieldwork, and attend occasional field trips. A fee-based parking permit is required to park on main campus, but not at the Radford University Carilion (RUC) location. Students enrolled in the hybrid OTA to MOT track need to budget for transportation costs to attend in-person classes four times per semester, which may involve flights, overnight accommodations, gas, food, etc.
Computer-related expenses: Students should be prepared for costs associated with having a reliable computer or laptop for the duration of the program, including Level II fieldwork. Our University encourages a paperless classroom independent of instructional delivery method and we keep any printouts to a minimum. In addition, costs associated with high-speed internet access need to be considered for the purpose of engaging with the program's learning management platform, using email, etc. Office 365 is free to all Radford University students, which adequately meets the software needs of MOT students.
Fieldwork: Costs vary depending on individual circumstances; however you should be prepared for approximately $450 in this area. Costs related to this area include CPR certification, immunizations and/or titers, TB testing, criminal background checks, drug screens, and a Castle Branch subscription (portal for managing clinical clearance requirements).
Health Insurance: MOT students are required to be covered by a health insurance policy for the duration of the program. Premiums will vary depending on choice of coverage. If need be, students are encouraged to check for competitive pricing through Heathcare.gov.
Professional attire: No specific clothing is needed for general classes; however students need to stay mindful that MOT lab activities necessitate clothing that will be conservative and modest. Business casual clothing is required for certain class experiences and clinical fieldwork. Some Level II fieldwork sites may require scrubs or a certain color of pants/shirts. The MOT program provides any specialized PPE required by fieldwork sites.
Credentialing fees upon graduation: Credentialing fees upon graduation include the cost of registration for the NBCOT examination – this gives you your ‘R’. Every state in the US licenses OT practitioners – this gives you your ‘L’. The registration fee for the NBCOT exam is currently $515; state licensure fees vary by state. (Note that all OTs pay for renewal of certification, licensure, and professional memberships – it is part of enjoying the status of being a health professional!)
Fully Accredited by the American Council of Occupational Therapy Education
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–Leidy Montoya '22
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