The American Occupational Therapy Association requires entry level education at the either the master’s OR doctoral level for occupational therapists.

Our Mission

The mission of the Occupational Therapy program is to provide competent health care providers who possess basic skills as health care providers, consultants, educators, managers, researchers, and advocates for the profession and the consumer. In addition, the program seeks to improve patient access and quality care for rural and underserved populations through interprofessional education.

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program prepares you to succeed as a highly skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) who demonstrates excellence in patient practice, professionalism in the therapeutic environment, and professional responsibility as a member of the OT profession.

The Occupational Therapy MS degree can be completed in two years (69 credit hours) of full-time study. We accept students into a cohort once per year, beginning with the first summer term (May).

Upon successful completion of program requirements, you will be prepared and eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination.
 

Costs and Aid

The following are estimated Occupational Therapy MS program costs, including tuition and fees. These are based on the 2024-25 academic year. The University Board of Trustees reserves the right to change fees at any time in the future. The right to correct errors is also reserved.

2025-26 Graduate Tuition Rates

Student Type

Tuition

(cost per credit hour)

Number of          credit hours

Total Tuition Cost

Six Semesters

Indiana Resident $46269$31,878
Out-of-State Student$90969$62,721

2025-26 Graduate and Program Fees

Fee Type

Fee Amount

 

Detail

 

 

Total for

Six Semesters

Seat Fee$500 

Due upon acceptance 

into program.

 

$500

Program Fee$9,000

$1,500 due 

each semester.

$9,000
Student Health & Wellness Fee

$40 each Fall/Spring

$20 Summer semester

 $200
Recreation Center Fee$100 per semester $600
Textbook Cost $1,500Estimate. Actual costs may vary.$1,500

Criminal 

Background Check

$60 $60

Lodging & 

Travel Expenses 

for Fieldwork

No estimate available.

Costs dependent on the Fieldwork Placement location and cannot be 

fairly estimated.

 

 

 

No estimate available.

Terre Haute Estimated Cost of Living$22,032 for two years$11,016 per year as estimated by the Financial Aid Office$22,032

2025-26 Total Estimated Costs

Student Type

 

Total Estimated 

Tuition Cost

 

 

 

Total Estimated

Fees and Other Costs 

Total 

Estimated Costs (does not include additional living expenses during Fieldwork Level II)

Indiana Resident $31,878$11,860$43,738
Out-of-State Student$62,721$11,860$74,581
    

The University’s Office of Student Financial Aid provides additional information regarding tuition and financial aid for graduate students.

Visit our Costs & Aid page

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, c/o AOTA, is 301-652-6611. http://www.acoteonline.org

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