Program Overview

Program Overview

The entry-level occupational therapy master's degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Exam.

Application Deadline

The application will open in July. This is a three-part process with an application to The Graduate School, an application through OTCAS, and submission of a video essay to the JMU MOT program.

• Early Decision Deadline: Applicants who have completed or will complete all requirements in the fall semester are eligible for early decision. Early decision applicants must submit completed applications by September 1 at 11:59 pm.
• Regular Decision Deadline: Applicants with up to 3 prerequisite courses remaining in the spring semester must submit completed applications by December 1 at 11:59 pm. Priority consideration will be given to applications completed by the preferred deadline of November 1.

Program Begins

The program begins in the summer (June).

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with the electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, official transcripts from any institution other than JMU from which a degree has been awarded must be submitted to the JMU Graduate School to finalize admission.

Required by Program

Specific program requirements and prerequisite coursework are outlined on the MOT Admissions Requirement Page. The application process has three steps:

1. Application to The Graduate School
2. Application through OTCAS
3. Creation of a video essay

International Applicants

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage.

Licensure/Certification

This program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Requirements vary by state and are subject to change. The information provided is current as of the review date indicated in the table. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.