What Does it Mean to Learn with Purpose?
At Minnesota West, we have made it our mission to help students develop the skills and education they will need as their individual futures begin to take shape. To help them Learn with Purpose.
When you Learn with Purpose, you prepare yourself for a career and a life beyond graduation. It's hands-on education. It's establishing a foundation on which you can build a future.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tuition & Fees
Cost of Tuition for the OTA Program by Semester and through Completion
| Coursework | Per Credit Cost | Total |
| 6 General Education Courses (total of 19 credits) | In-person: $216.14 | In-person: $4,106.66 |
| Online: $228.64 | Online: $4,344.16 | |
| OTA Fall Semester 1(total of 10 credits) | OTA Courses: $200.03 | $2,212.3 |
| + college fees: $21.20 | ||
| OTA Spring Semester 1(total of 15 credits) | OTA Courses: $200.03 | $3,318.45 |
| + college fees: $21.20 | ||
| OTA Fall Semester 2(total of 16 credits) | OTA Courses: $200.03 | $3,539.68 |
| + college fees: $21.20 | ||
| OTA Spring Semester 2(total of 12 credits) | OTA Courses: $200.03 | $2,654.76 |
| + college fees: $21.20 | ||
| Total of 72 credits |  |
Total Program Cost (with in-person general education courses): $15,831.85 Total Program Cost (with online general education courses): $16,069.35
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*OTA course credits have a higher credit rate due to additional costs associated with the curriculum. The table above does not include the cost of textbooks.
Earn 16 POST Board Continuing Education Credits » No Cost to Attend, Limited Space Available!
Minnesota West proudly offers a comprehensive, no-cost course for novice and experienced instructors.
Designed in alignment with the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, this course is perfect for instructors looking to enhance their teaching skills in the Police Training and Education program and is a valuable opportunity for any public safety instructor.
March 5-6, 2024
Questions? Contact ronald.schwint@mnwest.edu
2023-2024 Enrollment Events
September
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| SW MN Career Expo - Worthington Campus (Invite Only) | Tues., September 26 | 9:15 am | 12:25 pm | 10-12th Grade | Worthington |
| SW MN Career Expo - SMSU Campus (Invite Only) | Wed., September 27 | 9:15 am | 12:25 pm | 10-12th Grade | SMSU Marshall |
October is Careers in Energy & College Knowledge Month
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Tour of Manufacturing - Minnesota River Valley Education District Students (Invite Only) | Tues., October 3 | Invited guests | Granite Falls Campus | ||
| Nursing and OTA Camp - Worthington | Wed., October 11 | 9 am | 1 pm | All interested | Worthington |
| Explore Worthington! Hands-On Activities | Wed., October 11 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Worthington Campus |
| Explore Granite Falls! Hands-On Activities | Tues., October 17 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Granite Falls Campus |
| Explore Canby! Hands-On Activities | Wed., October 18 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Canby Campus |
| Explore Jackson! Hands-On Activities | Tues., October 24 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Jackson Campus |
| Explore Pipestone! Hands-On Activities | Wed., October 25 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Pipestone Campus |
| Nursing Scrubs Camp - Pipestone | Thurs., October 26 | 9 am | 2 pm | All interested | Pipestone Campus |
November
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Peace Officer Day | Thurs., November 2 | 9 am | 1 pm | All Interested | Worthington Campus |
| Scrubs Camp! Luverne | Tues., November 7 | 9 am | 1 pm | All Interested | Luverne Learning Center |
| Major Madness (Invite Only) | Wed., November 8 | 08:30 am | 1 pm | 11-12th Grade ELL & 1st Gen | Worthington Campus |
| Major Madness (Invite Only) | Thurs., November 9 | 08:30 am | 1 pm | 11-12th Grade ELL & 1st Gen | SMSU Marshall, MN |
January
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Life Skills (Invite Only) | Thurs., January 18 | HS Special Ed and ALC Students | Worthington Campus |
February
March
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Xtravaganza - Canby Programs | Thurs., March 14 | 8 am | 7 pm | All interested | Canby Campus |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Tues., March 19 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Pipestone Campus |
| PSEO Information Meeting | Wed., March 20 | 12 pm & 6 pm | Info Sessions for PSEO Students | Virtual | |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Thurs., March 21 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Luverne Center |
April
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Medical Assistant and Surgical Technology Camp | Tues., April 2 | 9 am | 2 pm | All interested | Luverne Center |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Tues., April 2 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Granite Falls Campus |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Tues., April 9 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Canby Campus |
| Get Ready for College | Tues., April 9 | 5:30 pm | 7:30 pm | ELL & 1st Gen Students | Worthington |
| Tech Day - Jackson | Tues., April 16 | 9 am | 11 am | All interested | Jackson Campus |
| YMIC - 9th Grade Day (Invite Only) | Tues., April 16 | 9th Grade | Canby & Granite Falls | ||
| PSEO Information Meeting | Wed., April 17 | 12 pm & 6 pm | Info Sessions for PSEO Students | Virtual | |
| Medical Lab Tech & Radiologic Technology Camp | Tues., April 23 | 9 am | 2 pm | All interested | Luverne Center |
June
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Scrubs Camp - Allied Health Explore | Wed., June 5 | 9 am | 2 pm | 11th, 12th & Non-Traditional Students | Granite Falls |
| Sanford PROMISE Camp | Tues., June 18 | 8:30 am | 3 pm | Grades 6-8 | Luverne |
| College is for Me Program | June 3-7 & June 10-14 | 8:30 am | 12:30 pm | ELL & 1st Gen Students | Worthington & Granite Falls |
