A flexible, low-residency path from OTA/PTA to MOT
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By earning your Master’s in Occupational Therapy (MOT) at Bay Path, you join a close-knit, diverse cohort of professionals looking to take their talents, ideas, and skills to the next level while making a difference in the lives of individuals and the well-being of communities.
Bay Path’s flexible, low-residency curriculum (with only 8 on-campus weekends per year) combines hands-on learning, collaborative discussion, and the sharing of knowledge from experienced and passionate practitioners in a fully accredited program, bringing it all together with relevant, high-impact fieldwork experiences that are the heart of our unique program.
The Bay Path Fieldwork Experience
A community service model that places learners where the need–and the impact–is greatest.
Bay Path’s occupational therapy program centers community service through a comprehensive fieldwork program that arranges work placements in organizations, care settings, and clinical programs.
Students can devote their time and focus to the individuals and communities most in need of service, while Bay Path handles the logistics.
Read a sample list of partner organizations .
Hear directly from Dr. Tracy Bentley-Root, Program Director, as she answers key questions about the program, the profession, and what students can expect.
What tracks are available in the program?
Where are classes held?
Are courses online or in person?
Courses are offered in a blended format, pairing weekly online coursework with on-site participation, approximately every other weekend (Level II Fieldwork is completed full-time, requiring students to plan ahead).
What is the total estimated cost to complete the MOT Bridge degree program?
Accreditation requires OT programs to identify a cost of program attendance. The following chart outlines estimated expenses a Master of Occupational Therapy student may expect throughout the completion of the Bridge Track 1 degree program.
Current estimated cost of attendance for Track 1 of the MOT Bridge Program Totals
Tuition (109 credits/$875 per)$95,375
Lab Fees $1,140
AOTA Student Membership for 4 Years $300
Fieldwork Documentation (ex: CORI, health screenings, fingerprinting, etc).$230
Total ** Based on the academic year 2024-2025. Tuition and fees are subject to change.$97,045
Accreditation requires OT programs to identify a cost of program attendance. The following chart outlines estimated expenses a Master of Occupational Therapy student may expect throughout the completion of the Bridge Track 2 degree program.
Current estimated cost of attendance for Track 2 of the MOT Bridge Program Totals
Tuition (81 credits/$1,050 per)$85,050
Lab Fees $860
AOTA Student Membership for 3 Years $225
Fieldwork Documentation (ex: CORI, health screenings, fingerprinting, etc).$230
Total ** Based on the academic year 2024-2025. Tuition and fees are subject to change.$86,365
Can I get help paying for my degree?
Who teaches the courses?
Taught by extraordinary and supportive faculty in a highly dynamic and interactive classroom environment.
Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
No. The GMAT and GRE are not required.
Will I have access to learning resources?
How can I schedule an appointment to learn more?
Professional Licensure and Certification
Ever wish you had the opportunity to interview an Occupational Therapy practitioner (OTP) to learn about their educational experience, career path, and advice for those looking to enter the field? Here is your chance! Listen in on those discussions through Conversations with an OT .
Hosted by Andrea Cordis and Tiffany Foster, Bridge Level I Fieldwork Coordinator and Level II Fieldwork Assistant at BPU, the monthly podcast features OTP's from all over the world working in a variety of practice settings (from NICU to home health to inpatient rehab to academia and everything in between).
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The 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 is (301) 652-6611 and email address is accred@aota.org
A career that's in-demand
Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 11% from 2023 to 2033 and the 2024 median pay $98,340.
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