Looking for an occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant school? Browse our lists of schools.
Accredited Entry-Level OT and OTA Programs
In order to be eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification examination, one must graduate from an ACOTE-accredited program.
OT Doctoral-Level Programs - Accredited
OT Master's-Level Programs - Accredited
OTA Programs - Accredited
Developing Programs (Step 2 of the Initial Accreditation Process)
New programs that are not yet accredited but have completed the first step in the 3-step initial accreditation process.
OT Doctoral-Level Programs - Developing
OT Master's-Level Programs - Developing
OTA Programs - Developing
Applicant Programs (Step 1 of the Initial Accreditation Process)
New educational programs seeking accreditation (not yet holding Candidacy Status). Until Candidacy Status has been granted by ACOTE, these programs cannot admit students into the OT or OTA program.
OT Doctoral-Level Applicant Programs
OT Master's-Level Applicant Programs
OTA Applicant Programs
Bridge-Weekend
Accredited weekend programs and programs for OTAs seeking occupational therapy (OT) degrees, sorted by State.
Educational Programs for OTAs Seeking OT Degrees
Accredited Weekend Programs - OT
Accredited Weekend Programs - OTA
Distance Education
There are no accredited entry-level occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant educational programs that are offered in the online format. Some educational programs may offer some courses or parts of courses online, but there are no entry-level educational programs offered entirely online.
OT Programs Offering Distance Education Component - pdf, 121 kb
OTA Programs Offering Distance Education Component - pdf, 162 kb
Occupational Therapy Aide Programs
Prospective students should be aware that occupational therapy aide programs are not eligible for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and a graduate of an occupational therapy aide program is not eligible to sit for the national exam to become certified as an occupational therapy assistant.
Occupational therapy aides are able to provide supportive services to the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. To become an occupational therapy assistant, an individual would need to graduate from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program, pass the national certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, and attain licensure as required by the state.
Postprofessional OT Programs
For Current Occupational Therapists
Guide to Selecting a Postprofessional Education Program in OT
Postprofessional Programs in OT - Doctoral Level Programs
Postprofessional Programs in OT - Masters Degree Programs
Closed Programs
Closed OT and OTA Educational Programs Since 1990 - pdf, 38 kb