The OTA to MOT Bridge Program is designed for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) who wish to advance their education and career by earning a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree. This flexible, hybrid program allows working professionals to complete foundational coursework online before transitioning seamlessly into the MOT program.
Students begin by completing two semesters of online bridge courses that build upon their OTA training and prepare them for graduate-level study. Upon successful completion of the bridge sequence, students are admitted directly into the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
After completing the first 30 credits of the MOT curriculum, students are awarded a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree. They then continue on to complete the Master of Occupational Therapy Program.
Upon completing a B.S. in health sciences, graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths within the healthcare field. Many graduates opt to continue their education in graduate school, earning an MOT degree from Walsh University.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Ranked as the eighth best job in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, occupational therapy continues to gain national recognition. The profession is projected to grow by 16% through 2030 (AOTA, 2023).
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Review the complete OTA to Master of Occupational Therapy (OTA Bridge Program) Curriculum Outline.
Please contact Noelle Cole at ncole@walsh.edu
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This course presents fundamental statistical concepts and tools for understanding and analyzing data from studies in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include: measures of central tendency, variability, probability and statistical inference, correlation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, Chi square, and ANOVA. Students will utilize a computer program (e.g., SPSS, Excel) for the statistical analyses.Final grade must be C or better for Psychology majors. Offered fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: MATH 104.
This course examines ethics, decision-making and interpersonal skills essential for social and behavioral science professionals. Theories, case studies and activities are used to reinforce major course concepts. This course is for students enrolled in the Degree Completion (DC) only. Next offered: TBD.
Study of human motion based on anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles. Analysis of motor skills includes detection and correction of faulty movements. Lectures provide the framework for all class activities. They aim to link the student's knowledge of anatomy with mechanics to provide an understanding of how movement is produced in individuals. The lectures also provide information about the history, scope, and impact of biomechanics. The class introduces students to the physics of movement that underpin biomechanics, and to the measurement procedures utilized. Students will examine these principles for a variety of activities including: walking, running, jumping, quiet standing, throwing, striking, and reaching. Laboratory activities emphasize the qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement. These sessions require students to work effectively individually and in groups to collect data, and then work independently to analyze and interpret their data. Offered every semester.
An introduction to writing in the workplace, this course will emphasize traditional aspects such as job application materials, memo formats, proposals, and discourse analysis. These traditional materials are developed in electronic media as students develop their own web pages in order to immerse themselves in the world of professional writing today. Students develop their web presence using HTML and image processing software. They also become familiar with PowerPoint and the fine art of writing presentations.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or HON 103.
The course is a general survey of the topics in industrial and organizational psychology. This course will provide students with an introduction to the key concepts, theories, and research methods in I/O Psychology. Topics include: job analysis, performance appraisals, recruitment and selection, personnel law, training, motivation, job attitudes, and leadership. The skills and topics covered in this course can help you become a better employee, co-worker, or manager. PSYC 120 Recommended.
