A Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is an entry-level graduate degree that prepares students to become generalist occupational therapy practitioners. Occupational therapy education at Rockhurst University has been offered for more than three decades. Rockhurst offers an accredited, on-ground, entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree and is in the process of reactivating its accredited Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, this time in a hybrid format.
EARN YOUR MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN KANSAS CITY
Rockhurst's Master of Occupational Therapy degree is an entry-level program that prepares graduates to become generalist practitioners. The hybrid format is designed for nontraditional students and working professionals. The Kansas City-based program consists of 75 credit hours and is completed in two years (six semesters). Students learn theory, research, and evidence-based interventions and delivery systems for populations across the lifespan, addressing the domain and process of occupational therapy in medical and community settings through online coursework, interactive lab sessions, service learning, and fieldwork.
The MOT program is designed for self-directed adult learners and draws from a wide variety of undergraduate majors and backgrounds. Fieldwork experiences are tailored to students’ preferred practice settings and geographical locations.
The program is delivered in a hybrid format using asynchronous distance-based online sessions and on-campus intensive seminars. Courses use Canvas as an electronic distance-based learning platform. Our unique MOT program provides a Jesuit education that promotes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and skill development in a supportive environment.
MOT Fast Facts
- Tuition – $1,013 per credit hour x 75 credits = $75,975
- Duration – 2 years (six semesters, including summers)
- Delivery Format – Hybrid: online coursework via Canvas, plus on-campus intensives in Kansas City, Missouri
- Concentrations – Comprehensive instruction with fieldwork experiences tailored to students' preferred practice settings
- Curriculum – Occupational therapy theory, body systems and movement courses, assessment and intervention planning across the lifespan, leadership, and research in evidence-based practice. The course catalog will be linked when available.
- Start Date – May
- Accreditation – Reactivating from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Rockhurst MOT Hybrid Logistics
Students travel to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, each semester for intensive face-to-face lab seminars. These sessions take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are 10 weekend intensive lab seminars in total. Semesters 1 through 4 each include two intensive weekends, and Semesters 5 and 6 each include one. Face-to-face sessions take place in state-of-the-art labs and simulation spaces.
MOT students will complete two 12-week fieldwork rotations, totaling six months. These are established in collaboration with the student, taking into account their learning goals, geographical location* and preferred/available practice settings.
Students learn from faculty who are experts in their field. Faculty have advanced credentials and certifications, maintain active involvement with state, national, and international organizations, and present and publish in peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
*Restrictions may apply
Graduates of Rockhurst's Master of Occupational Therapy program pursue generalist and specialized OT roles, including:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Geriatric Occupational Therapist
Neurological Rehabilitation Therapist
Hand Therapist
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Hospital/Acute-Care Occupational Therapist
Orthopedic/Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapist
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
Rockhurst University’s Master of Occupational Therapy Program is accredited 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 (2682) and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The MOT program is currently seeking reactivation status by ACOTE. Upon receiving reactivation status from ACOTE, students will be admitted to the program and begin in the Summer Semester of 2027.
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FAQ
What is a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree?
The MOT is an entry-level degree that prepares graduates to become generalist occupational therapy practitioners. Rockhurst's MOT is delivered in a hybrid format designed for nontraditional students and working professionals, blending online coursework with on-campus intensive seminars.
What's the difference between Rockhurst's MOT and OTD programs?
Both are entry-level, ACOTE-accredited pathways into occupational therapy. The OTD is an on-ground doctoral program, while the MOT is a hybrid master's program built for adult learners and working professionals, with the same fieldwork structure (two 12-week rotations) and similar prerequisites. More information can be found here: Why OT?
How long does the Rockhurst MOT program take to complete?
The program consists of 75 credit hours and is completed in two years (six semesters).
Is the MOT program online or on-campus?
It's a hybrid program. Coursework is delivered asynchronously online through Canvas, and students travel to Rockhurst's Kansas City campus each semester for in-person intensive lab seminars held Friday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How many on-campus intensives are required, and how often?
There are 10 weekend intensive lab seminars total. Semesters 1 through 4 each include two intensive weekends, while semesters 5 and 6 each include one.
Does the MOT program require an in-person anatomy lab?
No. The anatomy course, Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology, is fully online and asynchronous, using online lectures, activities, and virtual anatomy software rather than an in-person cadaver lab.
What is the tuition for the Rockhurst MOT program?
Tuition is $1,013 per credit hour. At 75 credit hours, total tuition is $75,975, not including fees, books, or travel, lodging, and meals for the on-campus intensives.
How much fieldwork is required, and can I complete it near where I live?
Students complete two 12-week fieldwork rotations, totaling six months. Fieldwork placements are established in collaboration with the student based on learning goals, geographical location, and preferred or available practice settings.*
Is the Rockhurst MOT program accredited?
Yes. The OTD program is accredited by ACOTE, the national accrediting body for occupational therapy education, and is currently seeking reactivation status for the MOT. See the full accreditation details above.
*Restrictions may apply.
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