Make a Positive Difference in Patient Care
Lasting Impact: Prepare to serve your community through service and transformative health care with a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree.
Hybrid Learning: Combine online learning with on-campus classes and labs, and participate in fieldwork placements every trimester, applying your theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
Client-Centered Model: Prioritize and adapt to the unique needs and goals of your clients, encouraging their active involvement in the therapy process.
Creative Treatment Options: Learn and practice in a space that blends science with creativity, such as our San Diego facility, which includes unique features like a pediatric lab with a rock-climbing wall and ball pit.
Competitive Tuition: Achieve your professional goals with a MOT program that offers competitive tuition without sacrificing a quality, comprehensive education.
Why Choose Alliant International University?
Legacy of Academic Excellence: The School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) integrates academic learning with practical experience to help you develop vital healthcare competencies, critical thinking skills, and professional judgment in a clinical environment.
Personalized Mentorship: Accelerate your growth with individual attention in a small class setting and form strong relationships with expert faculty.
Empowering Community: Belong to a passionate, supportive community that values all the things that make you unique.
Global Alumni Network: Our network of alumni is transforming the world, one industry, one community, one family, and one individual at a time.
Occupational Therapy Futures Grant
Up to 20 students accepted to our inaugural MOT cohort in January 2026 can receive our new Futures Grant, which lowers the cost of tuition* to $24,960. Complete the form on this page to speak with an admissions counselor for additional details.
“I realized that it was the perfect place to challenge my skills and experience working with different populations. I knew that no matter where I went after, I would have experience working with several diverse populations.”
— Trisha K
Accreditation
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Aligned with American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) standards
- Candidacy for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates 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). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
In addition to the above statements, the program must have a documented and published policy to ensure that students complete all graduation and fieldwork requirements in a timely manner. Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 12 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.
*Actual costs may vary depending on transfer credits, course sequencing, or program changes. The grant applies only to tuition and does not cover published fees or other program-related expenses.