Accreditation (Applicant Program)
The entry-level occupational therapy master’s 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 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The program must have a pre-accreditation 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 in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
NOTE: Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 12 months following completion of
the didactic portion of the program.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about the Federal Financial Aid Cost of Attendance and find a comprehensive listing of expenses that may be associated with enrollment.
Application Checklist
Technology & Software Requirements
As two courses are offered in a distance education format students should have access to an appropriate digital device and a reliable Internet connection. A laptop or desktop is the recommended device for online learning. Broadband connectivity is required, as many classes incorporate rich media content.
Hardware/Operating Systems
- A personal computer running Microsoft Windows 8 / 10 / or Apple Macintosh running OS X
- Camera/microphone/headphones (sometimes called peripherals)
Some Apple users may experience technical issues with certain publisher-related course software. For this reason, a Windows PC is recommended.
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