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Western New Mexico University Master’s of Occupational Therapy Program accepts applications on a first come first serve basis for fall admission. The program is designed to bridge the education for the Occupational Therapy Assistant to the Master’s entry level. Our innovative curriculum offers on-line courses with occasional weekend laboratory experiences. Full time and part time tracks are available.

If you already have a bachelor’s degree, and you’re a COTA, see if you have the prerequisites needed to get started. If you need a bachelor’s degree, check out the Bachelor’s of Arts in Rehabilitation Services available at http://www.wnmu.edu/academic/healthscience/ot/rsp.htm

To find out more about the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program http://www.wnmu.edu/academic/healthscience/ot/index.htm

COTA to MOT program class size is limited to 20 students per year. Applications are being accepted now and will be reviewed in the order they are received. Pending notice of developing program status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) applicants will be notified of admission into the program by June 1. Applications after that date will be accepted and reviewed on a space available basis.


Call 575-574-5177 or contact Claudia Leonard
MOT Admissions
WNMU Admissions (575-538-6000)
or request admissions information

Mission of the Occupational Therapy Program
Consistent with the missions of Western New Mexico University, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and the Department of Allied Health, the Master’s of Occupational Therapy (OT) Program prepares students to meet the challenges of providing entry-level occupational therapy services in established and emerging areas of practice. Emphasis is placed on cultural diversity, rural and regional healthcare, an appreciation for life-long learning, and effective implementation of evidence based practice.