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Department of Occupational Therapy

Explore Occupational Therapy Career Pathways at Marian University

Marian University is excited to be adding three occupational therapy (OT) degrees to its strong portfolio of undergraduate and graduate-level healthcare programs. Providing curricula at multiple levels enables you to be part of the Marian community as you work towards your professional goals in OT. Choose from one of three programs to work toward your goal of entering the field of occupational therapy: associate level, master's, or doctorate.

Embedded in the institutional vision of preparing transformational leaders for service to the world, the Marian OT programs will develop you into an innovative practitioner ready to help others improve their ability to do everyday activities.

If you have a desire to pursue a graduate program, check out the PreOT pathway that can be paired with any undergraduate major at Marian University.

Occupational therapy program options:


Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Help people reclaim the everyday activities that give life meaning. Our doctoral program blends clinical science with hands-on fieldwork to prepare you for practice from day one.


Master of Occupational Therapy

Turn compassion into practice. Our master's program pairs evidence-based coursework with immersive fieldwork, preparing you to help clients of every age live fuller, more independent lives.


Occupational Therapy Assistant

Step into a hands-on career in two years. As an OTA, you'll work side by side with therapists and clients, guiding the daily practice that turns treatment plans into real progress.

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Occupational Therapy is a Growing Profession

The healthcare field is experiencing strong demand for occupational therapists across hospitals, clinics, schools, and community organizations. Graduates find meaningful careers helping diverse populations regain independence, build confidence, and improve their quality of life. Whether working with children, adults, or older adults, occupational therapists make a tangible difference in people's daily lives.

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Accreditation Statement

The Marian University occupational therapy programs have applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA, and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.

The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a preaccreditation 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, individuals with the MOT and OTD will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) and Individuals with the OTA will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). 

In addition, all states require licensure 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. OTD, MOT, and OTA students must complete fieldwork requirements (see individual program pages) and an individual 14-week capstone experience (OTD students only) within established time limit policy following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. 

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