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The MSOT degree program in occupational therapy at »¨¶ùÖ±²¥ University of California has been granted full accreditation through 2033—the maximum accreditation period awarded—by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). ACOTE is located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. The telephone number for ACOTE, via AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA, and the website is . 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 exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. 

»¨¶ùÖ±²¥ University of California's entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree (OTD) program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status 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 . 

The OTD program must have a pre accreditation 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, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order 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.

Commitment to Student Success and Well-Being 

As part of »¨¶ùÖ±²¥â€™s OT community, you are never alone; your support network prioritizes your success and well-being every step of the way.

• OT department resources and events to support resilience.
• Dedicated courses to support well-being.
• Free weekly tutoring.
• Life coaching and counseling services.

Relationship-Focused Culture Celebrating Diversity

Your story matters and contributes to our collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

• Caring and compassionate faculty dedicated to creating safe classroom spaces.
• Events to foster and deepen connections with faculty, peers, and the broader student community.
• Dedicated spaces for students to gather outside of class time.
• Student clubs offer opportunities to unite around shared passions and collectively work towards achieving common goals.
• Fieldwork and capstone experiences informed by your unique interests and values.

Structured Support for Professional Growth and Identity

Embark on a highly-supported transformative journey of growth from student to professional.

• Intentional course sequence designed to build resilience for sustained career success and leadership.
• Integration of faculty, peer and alumni mentorship to support you throughout the program and beyond.
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Expert Faculty Accessible to Students

Develop meaningful connections with nationally recognized and award-winning faculty who serve as mentors, advocates, and partners in your professional journey.

• Nationally recognized occupational therapy research and projects with over $900,000 in grant funding.
• Dedicated time for one-on-one mentorship.
• Small class sizes, the average class size is 14 students.
• Award winning faculty
• 88% of full-time OT faculty are tenured, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.
• Engagement in innovative/emerging areas of practice.

Rigorous Research Opportunities 

You don’t just study research, you create it to address real-world problems and drive innovation in occupational therapy.

• 100% of our students present their research at international, national, state, or regional professional conferences.
• Opportunities for authorship of peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Highly-supported engagement in collaborative research projects.

Robust Hands-on Learning Experiences

Gain skills and confidence through immersive hands-on learning in and beyond the classroom.

• Direct client interaction in real OT settings from your first year in the program.
• Participation in faculty-led community clinics by your second year of the program.
• International learning experiences and cross-cultural collaborations to make a global impact.