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Information sessions

Ready to elevate excellence as you pursue your goal of becoming an entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy?Ìý Join the NAU Occupational Therapy Information Session on Thursday, June 26th, 4:30-6:00 PM AZ time.ÌýÌý Location: Phoenix Bioscience Core- 435 N. 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004Ìý
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Accreditation & National Examination Information

The NAU entry-level doctorate degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE). ACOTE c/o Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MDÌý 20814, (301) 652-6611 x2914, Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT), nbcot.org. .

Occupational Therapy

Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the length of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is reduced by one semester (totaling two years plus capstone). As a result, NAU offers the most affordable OT graduate program in the state of Arizona.

About us

At NAU OTD, we develop tomorrow’s change agent, leader, and practice scholar in Occupational Therapy.Ìý

Top ranked OT program in Arizona

The Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program at NAU is ranked as a top program in Arizona. As occupational therapists, we are committed to empowering independence in those we work with, and we want to support you in achieving your goal of earning your Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Our degree program prepares students to work with a variety of conditions across the lifespan, with the goal of advancing the profession and improving community health and wellbeing.Ìý

Navigate your degree

There are two options to obtaining your OTD at NAU – In-person and Hybrid.Ìý

In-person Full-time, in-person instruction held Monday through Friday at the state-of-the-art Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). 

Hybrid Full time hybrid learning option combines online education with in person weekend labs (Friday-Sunday) at the state of the art Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) 

Why Study Occupational Therapy at NAU?Ìý

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Northern Arizona University offers the only entry-level occupational therapy doctorate at a public, non-profit university in the state of Arizona. Our program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This intensive program features six months of fieldwork rotations plus an individualized semester long capstone experience, designed to prepare for advanced roles in occupational therapy.ÌýÌý

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to work with clients across all stages of life in a wide range of settings. Our graduates are qualified to assume leadership and scholarly roles as occupational therapy professionals (NAU, 2023). Visit our Graduate outcomes page for more information.Ìý

Degree OverviewÌý

  • Full-time, entry-level programÌý
  • 28 months in durationÌý

Experiential Learning OpportunitiesÌý

  • FieldworkÌýÌý
  • Capstone experienceÌý
  • Practice scholar apprenticeshipÌýÌý
  • Interprofessional educationÌý
  • Standardized Patient EncountersÌý
  • Simulation CenterÌý
  • Inclusive Excellence curriculum

 

 

Occupational Therapy
Location
Room 6th floor Building
Health Sciences Education Building
435 N 5th Street Phoenix AZ
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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