School of Health and Medical Sciences
Advance your healthcare career as a licensed occupational therapist. Seton Hall’s Master of Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) is the highest-ranking program of its kind in New Jersey, according to U.S News & World Report. Our program blends dynamic classroom learning with immersive clinical experiences, preparing graduates to excel in diverse occupational therapy roles.
This two-year, 64 credit M.S.O.T. degree provides a direct path to a rewarding career in the thriving field of occupational therapy. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty and an extensive clinical network in the New York Metro region. As a fully accredited program, we offer comprehensive professional preparation — both in the classroom and through hands-on experience in schools, hospitals and other healthcare settings.
We equip graduates to become ethical and skilled professionals dedicated to helping individuals of all ages regain or improve their activities of daily living. Our alumni are in-demand practitioners, serving children with developmental disabilities, assisting stroke survivors in relearning essential tasks and supporting individuals with physical and mental disabilities in achieving greater independence.
Accreditation & Awards
"We provide a dynamic fusion of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, empowering students to become ethical, highly skilled occupational therapists ready to thrive in diverse and impactful roles."
Admissions Requirements
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) program welcomes your application and questions on the admissions process. All applications must be submitted through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
Admission to the M.S.O.T. program requires the following; additional details and prerequisites are in the link:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2;
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and a grade of “C” or better in each course;
- Three letters of recommendation, one from a registered occupational therapist (OTR);
- Fifty (50) observation hours with an OTR.
Deadlines
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Application Deadline
January 15
(exclusively through OTCAS application portal)
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
We offer a dynamic and challenging academic and experiential program that prepares students for entry-level practice. In keeping with the University's mission, our values-centered curriculum develops compassionate, innovative and evidence-informed leaders equipped to care for the needs of individuals, communities and populations.
This is a two-year, 64-credit Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree program
with Level II fieldwork rotations in Year Two. Students also have opportunities to
design, implement and lead group-based experiences promoting health and wellness in
local communities, and to participate in Seton Hall’s Student Occupational Therapy
Association (SOTA).
Graduates of the program 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 the exam, the graduate
will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
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#1
M.S.O.T. Program in NJ - U.S. News
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64
Credits for Degree
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96.6%
Board Certification Pass Rate
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our Interprofessional Health Sciences campus features a simulation center and skills labs, providing hands-on learning in a real-world environment.
Activities of Daily Living Lab.
Students practice clinical skills.
Hands-on training with expert faculty.
Career Opportunities
M.S.O.T. graduates are in-demand. Occupational therapy jobs are projected to grow by 11% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seton Hall's network of over 300 clinical sites in the New York City metro area provide diverse and challenging fieldwork opportunities. Our students are professionally prepared for or a wide array of rewarding occupational therapy roles, and many receive job offers prior to graduation. Alumni practice in diverse settings, including:
- Schools
- Private clinics
- Community health centers
- Home health care
- Nursing homes
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
150,500
Occupational Therapy Jobs, 2023
11%
Projected Growth of OT Employment, 2023-2033
9,800
Projected OT job openings each year, 2023-2033 (BLS)
Our alumni work at the best places around the world.
Our Faculty and Students
Top U.S. News Rankings for Seton Hall Graduate Programs in Health Professions
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance their graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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50%
Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to your program?
Do you have rolling admissions?
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Am I required to find my own clinical placements?
What differentiates this program from others?
Seton Hall University’s M.S.O.T. program stands apart in that:
- Our classroom, lab work and research opportunities offer best-in-class instruction by distinguished faculty providing close mentoring and career support.
- Our state-of-the-art facilities, including our award-winning simulation center, provide a dynamic learning environment.
- Our program has clinical affiliations with more than 225 organizations across a diversity of settings, from school systems and rehabilitation centers to hospitals, private clinics and nursing homes.
- Our M.S.O.T. graduates consistently receive job offers after graduation. In 2022-2024, 95% of our graduates passed the Board certification exam within a year of their graduation. Our graduation rate for the same period was 97.7%.
Additional Resources
M.S.O.T. Success Story
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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1856
Founded by James Roosevelt Bayley
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14
Miles from New York City
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