To apply for the MOT Program, students must complete their graduate application and submit all needed documents through OTCAS, The Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy.

Students are welcome to contact Aaron at 865-444-3518 for questions about summer courses and availability.

Degree Requirements

Official transcripts of all previous college or university coursework.

Course Requirements

Biology (3.0 credits)
Anatomy & Physiology I & II (8.0 credits)
Kinesiology (3.0 credits)*
Epidemiology (3.0 credits)*
Developmental Psychology (3.0 credits)
Abnormal Psychology (3.0 credits)
Introductory Sociology (3.0 credits) OR Introductory Anthropology (3.0)
Medical Terminology (3.0 credits)
Statistics (3.0 credits)
There are no advanced placement, credit for experiential learning or work experience requirements at this time. Transfer of previously completed OT-related coursework or credit into the MOT program are not accepted at this time.

*TWU offers summer courses for Epidemiology and Kinesiology for those who still need these courses prior to classes starting in the fall.

GPA Requirement

3.0 or better (Overall GPA)

Examsoft

TWU MOT utilizes a testing software called Examsoft, with the student application referred to as Examplify. This software allows faculty members to proctor their students virtually during test taking, records students as they are taking a given test for academic integrity purposes and allows for timely, accurate grading. Students must have this software installed onto their laptops/tablets during their tenure with the program. A list of system requirements is listed in the attached document.

Volunteer Hours

40 documented hours in OT or related field
Download: Occupational Therapy Observation Hours

Letters of Recommendation

3 Letters of Recommendation submitted to OTCAS

Background

A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination and/or obtain licensure. Advice should be sought prior to application. All students shall be subject to a criminal background check in order to determine eligibility to enter the Master of Occupational Therapy Program.

The MOT program is located on the Tennessee Wesleyan Knoxville campus.

Address:  9845 Cogdill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932

While touring the MOT campus, visitors will be able to view the main classrooms as well as various labs and OT equipment our students use. Visitors will also tour the Student Research and Resource Area where students can study and conduct research, practice lectures, or relax in between classes. Furthermore, visitors will have a quick visit to Fort Sanders Regional for a glimpse of what is available to students. We look forward to seeing you and are excited to have you explore the MOT campus with us!

Contact Aaron Van Landingham by email or call 865-444-3518 to set up your tour.

Our Mission

The Master of Occupational Therapy program at Tennessee Wesleyan University seeks for its students the highest quality and most enjoyable educational experience with the spirit of the liberal arts and within the framework of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

In keeping with the OT program’s themes: Service & Spirituality, Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Lifelong Learning & Scholarship, it will produce well-prepared and highly sought-after graduates that will continuously add value to the profession of occupational therapy while serving their clients’ and community’s needs.

Program Vision

The Master of Occupational Therapy program at Tennessee Wesleyan University will be recognized as an exemplary model occupational therapy program, housed within a comprehensive church-related institution centered in faith and reason that inspires and prepares students to become servant leaders for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions as presented by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Vision Statement.

Core Values

Tennessee Wesleyan University values a student-centered, engaging learning environment that meets the highest ethical and academic standards. Below are the Values we have prioritized at this time:

Inquiry

We value the pursuit of knowledge and strive to develop an enduring passion for learning in others.

Community

We are a community of learners who are united in a common mission to provide a transformational education for our students.

Diversity

We value all peoples and their diverse ways of learning, living and worshiping.

Excellence

We set high standards for scholarship, service, and leadership.

Engagement

We value opportunities that allow our students to apply learning outside the classroom through internships, service learning, study abroad programs, and research.

Sustainability

We value the planet and the preservation of it.

Service

We value our commitment to improving the conditions of others.

The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Full-Accreditation Status 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 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 in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. Additionally, all students must complete the graduation requirements of the program and complete 24 weeks of Level-II fieldwork within 12 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.

Total Credit Cost: ~ $840.00

Total Amount of Credits: 71

Total Cost per Semester: $9,950.00

Total Cost of Tuition: $59,700

Fees: $500 per semester (fees subject to change)

Total Cost: $62,700

Estimated Total Cost of Books: $3,250; avg/semester $542

Estimated Total Cost of Housing/Room & Board: N/A

Graduate Outcomes

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®️) NBCOT Results by School

Students must meet the following requirements in order to receive the Master of Occupational Therapy degree.
1. A TWU Intent to Graduate form must be submitted at the beginning of the MOT program
2. Completion of 71 credit hours in the MOT program
3. Cumulative GPA in the TWU MOT program of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. No more than two course grades of C
5. Completion of the master’s thesis
6. Completion of two Level-II fieldwork rotations
7. Completion of all program requirements no later than 3 years from the start of the program; or 1.5 times the length of the program.

The MOT Program of TWU abides, and expects its students to abide, by the guiding statements of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics (2020). This includes its core values of altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth and prudence. It also includes its principles and standards of conduct, including beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, veracity, and fidelity.

It is the TWU MOT Department’s expectation that all MOT students conduct themselves with the highest standard of integrity that is consistent with the TWU Honor Code Pledge, which states “I pledge, on my honor, to conduct myself with the foremost level of academic integrity.”

Students and applicants should consult the TWU MOT student handbook for further policies related to student grievances, tuition and fees, student probation and dismissal, and safe equipment use for faculty, students, and staff.