Occupational therapists are highly trained professionals who help individuals of all ages develop, improve or regain the skills they need for daily living and meaningful activities. This includes support in areas such as self-care, home and work tasks, school participation, play and leisure activities, social engagement and overall lifestyle redesign.
Applications opened October 1, 2025, for a Fall 2026 start date. This application cycle will remain open through February 15, 2026, and classes will begin in August 2026.
The OTD application will be available October 1- February 15 of year planning to be admitted to the fall class (students may apply during the last spring semester of their undergraduate degree).
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There are special application procedures for those who are not citizens of the United States or who have completed previous schooling outside of the United States. International student applicants interested in the OTD program should visit Graduate Studies聽for information on applying to the university.
Applications will open on October 1, 2025, for a Fall 2026 start date. This application cycle will remain open through February 15, 2026, and classes will begin in August 2026.
Applicants must apply to Graduate Studies. See the section of the bulletin for information about the Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process.
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Are you an out-of-state student interested in pursuing the Doctor in Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at 缅北强奸 or determining if the 缅北强奸 OTD Program meets individual state requirements for employment?
According to the , employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
缅北强奸 9,600 openings for occupational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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The 缅北强奸 is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE鈥檚 telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is .
The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates 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 this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate鈥檚 ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. 缅北强奸 has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at 缅北强奸 meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that 缅北强奸 cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
