Occupational Therapy Program Information
Introduction
We offer a three year entry-level Master’s curriculum, with two methods of admission:
- Standard Admission: For those students who already hold a Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline)
- Combined Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) and MOT: For those students who do not yet have a Bachelor’s degree.
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. AOTA's phone number is (301)652-AOTA. Graduates will be able 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 individuals will be Occupational Therapists, Registered (OTR). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
- Occupational Therapy Program Application Fee
- ISU Graduate School Application Fee
- Acceptance/Seat Confirmation Fee
- ISU Graduate Studies Application
- Occupational Therapy Program Application
- As part of your Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy program, you will be placed in several off-campus sites for clinical training. You will be required to successfully complete a series of immunizations, drug testing and a criminal background check prior to entering the program. Once the acceptance form is received you will be sent a list of these immunizations.
- Conviction of a felony or other serious offense will likely result in denial of placement for the clinical assignment, and consequently affect your standing in the program.
- If you have any questions about whether your criminal history, if any, will prevent or restrict your ability to obtain a license in this field, you should discuss this with the appropriate licensing agency or board.