Occupational Therapy Programs

Occupational Therapy Assistant Certificate

These 1-year programs are increasingly rare, and may only prepare you to become an occupational therapy aide, rather than a certified occupational therapy assistant.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's Degree

These 2-year programs prepare you to take the national certification exam for occupational therapy assistants.

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Also called 4+2 or 4+1 programs, these joint bachelor's/master's programs allow you to earn both degrees on an accelerated schedule.

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Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Direct-entry MOT programs, also called "graduate entry," "direct entry" or "master's entry" programs, are designed for students who hold bachelor's degrees in other fields. These programs give you credit for having completed your liberal arts requirements and allow you to complete an abbreviated schedule of undergraduate coursework before moving directly into your graduate coursework—combining preparation for licensure with advanced training in a master's specialty area.

Direct-entry MOT programs typically take two to three years to complete, with the first year being devoted to entry-level coursework and the last year to clinical practice.

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Transitional Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Professional entry master's programs, called "post-professional" or "advanced master's" programs, are for licensed therapists who have a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and want to upgrade their degree and skills. These programs are usually completed in one year with full-time study. Many schools offer distance learning programs which allow practicing therapists to continue working full-time while completing the program.

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Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Entry-level or direct-entry OTD programs prepare graduates with bachelor's degrees in other fields for entry into the profession of occupational therapy. Most programs can be completed in three years.

Transitional Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) also called "Post-Professional" doctorate programs were developed specifically for practicing occupational therapists who want to bridge the gap between their certificate, bachelor's or master's degrees in occupational therapy and earn their Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. Most students complete these programs in two years.

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