Program Overview

OTA to MOT Bridge Program

The OTA to MOT Bridge Program is designed for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) who wish to advance their education and career by earning a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree. This flexible, hybrid program allows working professionals to complete foundational coursework online before transitioning seamlessly into the MOT program.

Program Details

• Average Length of Program: 12-24 Months
• Average Program Cost: $18,000
• Next Start Dates: March 9, May 4, June 29

Students begin by completing two semesters of online bridge courses that build upon their OTA training and prepare them for graduate-level study. Upon successful completion of the bridge sequence, students are admitted directly into the Master of Occupational Therapy program.

After completing the first 30 credits of the MOT curriculum, students are awarded a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree. They then continue on to complete the Master of Occupational Therapy Program.

Why Walsh?

• Personal Attention: Our class sizes are small, giving students more one-on-one attention from their instructors.
• Accelerated Format: Designed for busy, working adults, this degree can be completed by taking online courses offered in accelerated 8-week sessions for the first 30 credits.
• Responsible Best Practices: As part of the Walsh University mission, we place a great deal of focus on the ethical practice of health sciences.
• Upon completing the first 30 credits towards the B.S. in Health Sciences, students will transition into the Master of Occupational Therapy Program.

The Walsh Advantage

• Earn your degree in a hybrid format from an accredited, trusted university
• Affordable, transparent tuition
• Military Friendly designation
• Tuition deferment/payment plans available
• Personalized attention from expert faculty
• Earn credits for previous life experience and work training

Career Opportunities

Upon completing a B.S. in health sciences, graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths within the healthcare field. Many graduates opt to continue their education in graduate school, earning an MOT degree from Walsh University.

Occupational therapy continues to gain national recognition, ranked as the eighth best job in 2025. The profession is projected to grow by 16% through 2030.

Admission Requirements

• Interview with OT faculty
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• Accepts undergraduate and OTA transfer coursework of a C- or higher
• Fee-free application
• Submit Documents (High School and College Transcripts and Resume)
• Talk to a Walsh Enrollment Manager about Transfer Credits and Additional Credits for Prior Learning
• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Health Sciences Core Curriculum Highlights

BSC 221 - Stats for Behavioral Science

This course presents fundamental statistical concepts and tools for understanding and analyzing data from studies in the social and behavioral sciences.

BSC 320 - Ethics & Professional Skills

This course examines ethics, decision-making, and interpersonal skills essential for social and behavioral science professionals.

EXS 385 - Biomechanics

Study of human motion based on anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles.

ENG 240 - Professional Writing

An introduction to writing in the workplace, this course will emphasize traditional aspects such as job application materials, memo formats, proposals, and discourse analysis.

PSYC 240 - Industrial/Organization Psychology

The course is a general survey of the topics in industrial and organizational psychology.