Occupational Therapy Program
Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Program
The University of Minnesota's Occupational Therapy programs' purpose is the preparation of entry-level occupational therapy professionals capable of creative and independent critical thinking required for current and future practice, education, and research in occupational therapy. We educate leaders through innovative experience-based education and research to advance the science of occupational therapy, and foster the health and quality of life of individuals, groups, communities, and populations. We value empathy, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
The University of Minnesota Occupational Therapy program is a hybrid program with instruction and learning occurring on campus and distance learning components (online).
Graduates of the program 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 examination, the graduate will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR).
UMN Occupational Therapy Students Serve Patients in the Community Who Have a Range of Needs
Doctoral-Degree-Level Occupational Therapy Program
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program at the University of Minnesota is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).
In April, 2022, ACOTE presented the Certificate of Accreditation to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program for a period of 7 years.
Master of Occupational Therapy
The Master of Occupational Therapy is currently completing all requirements to be granted Candidacy Status, the first of three steps required for accreditation.
ACOTE
The University of Minnesota’s Occupational Therapy Entry-Level OTD Program is accredited 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.
NBCOT Certification Exam
Following graduation, all students must pass the certification exam offered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT.
To find out more about program NBCOT exam results, visit the NBCOT exam results page and choose Minnesota and OT Doctorate Level programs from the drop down lists.
NBCOT
1 Bank Street, Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
[email protected]
OTD Graduation and Retention Rates:
| Year Entered | Students Matriculated (g2) | Students who withdrew due to reasons not related to academic and clinical performance (g3) | Returned for Year 2 | Returned for Year 3 | Number of graduates (g1) | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 50 | 2 | 50 (100%) | 48 (96%) | 47 | 94% |
| 2020 | 49 | 3 | 48 (98%) | 45 (92%) | 44 | 90% |
| 2021 | 47 | 0 | 47 (100%) | 47 (100%) | 47 | 100% |
| 2022 | 41 | 2 | 39 (95%) | 39 (95%) | 37 (93%) | 37 (90%) |
| 2023 | 36 | 0 | 36 (100%) | 36 (100%) | Not yet available | Not yet available |
| 2024 | 44 | 1 | 43 (98%) | Not yet available | Not yet available | Not yet available |
| 2025 | 42 | 1 | Not yet available | Not yet available | Not yet available | Not yet available |
* In Accordance with 2023 ACOTE Standard A.6.5 Graduation Rate is defined by the number of students who graduate on time (g1) divided by the number of students admitted in the original cohort (g2) minus the number of students who withdrew due to military, health, family issues, death and other reasons not related to academic and clinical performance (g3 .calculation per calendar year is = (g1/(g2-g3).
Note: only students enrolled in coursework after the drop/add period of the specified semester are counted. Students who have withdrawn, been suspended or dismissed, or are on a leave of absence are not counted in the returning number. This means, even if they are not included in the retention number, it is possible a student may still return to the program to complete their degree.
3-Year Totals and Average Program Graduation Rates
| 3-Year Total Number of Students Matriculated (g2) | 3-Year Total Students that Withdrew due to reasons not related to academic and clinical performance (g3) | 3-Year Total Number of Graduates (g1) | 3-Year Average Graduation Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 5 | 123 | 96% |
Graduation years 2022, 2023, 2024
The cost categories are estimates and are meant to assist preparing a personal budget. Individual student costs will vary. Visit the One Stop Student Services website to estimate tuition for our program.
In addition to general tuition and fees of the University, there are fees charged for individual occupational therapy courses. To identify which courses have additional fees, visit the One Stop course fees web site. Each year in July, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents approves the tuition and fees for the next academic year. Tuition and Fees are subject to change. More information about Occupational Therapy costs and fees can be found one the One Stop costs, tuition, and fees page. OTD-specific fee information will be posted each Summer.
View the Cost of Attendance information
MOT (Starting Fall 2027) Doctorate (2019-2026)Doctorate (Starting Fall 2027)
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensure in Minnesota. If you plan to pursue licensure in a state other than Minnesota, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information on the UMN Online: Professional Licensing Boards website.
The University of Minnesota makes every effort to ensure state licensure and certification information is current; however, state requirements may change. Please contact the applicable licensing board(s) in the state where you may want to pursue licensure before beginning this program to verify whether it meets educational requirements for licensure in that state.