Occupational therapists help people engage in meaningful and goal-directed activities regardless of their disability or non-disability related needs. Learn how to support those in need with one of our three different occupational therapy programs.

Department of Occupational Therapy

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Department of Occupational Therapy

We strive to impart the leading-edge knowledge and skills that make a meaningful impact on patient care. Through innovative teaching, we prepare you to work in a variety of medical and community settings and become a leader in this flourishing field.

We understand that different students have different goals and work on different timelines. That’s why we offer three different Occupational Therapy (OT) programs, including one of the only accelerated pathways to a clinical Doctor of Occupational Therapy in the country.

Accelerated Pathway (BSHS–DrOT)

Enter as a college freshman and earn a BS in health sciences and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) in a period of 6 years of study..

Post-Baccalaureate Pathway (DrOT)

A pathway for those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and satisfied all prerequisite courses.

Post-Baccalaureate Masters Pathway (MOT)

Earn a Master of Occupational Therapy degree in just 2 ½ years of full-time study once you’ve satisfied all prerequisite courses.

Accreditation

Both the Master of Occupational Therapy program (MOT) and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). ACOTE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

More information can be obtained at:

ACOTE

c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
301-652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org

USciences’ new graduate performance data on the NBCOT national certification examination for the last 5 years is available at: https://www.nbcot.org/en/Educators/Home#SchoolPerformance.

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