At 91成人导航, our Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is tailored to empower students to enhance lives through dedicated care. Grounded in a biopsychosocial model, our curriculum is thoroughly client-centered, addressing the varied needs within our communities. The program is carefully crafted to enable individuals to partake in meaningful occupations, fostering a high quality of life through personalized intervention strategies.
Admitted students can apply to our JSIY grant and unlock funding up to $30,000 to support your journey through our program-empowering you to focus on your education, not finances.
Alyson Stover, President of the American Occupational Therapy Association, visited the Sacramento campus on Jan 25, 2024. She learned more about the world of pelvic floor health, a vital OT practice area, from Dr. Carlin Reaume. Alyson also visited with the students from our OT program, inspiring them to advocate for our profession and embrace their passion for OT.
All admitted OT students will receive required textbooks during the program through a book-sharing program. Third-year students will receive study materials and support for the NBCOT exam.
Our Occupational Therapy degree offers an accelerated 32-month, 120-unit program that spans eight trimesters, each designed to build from foundational knowledge to advanced practice. Our students gain critical insights into effective treatments through interdisciplinary courses and simulation labs. Each phase of learning is integrated with fieldwork, ensuring that theoretical knowledge meets practical application, essential for addressing life challenges across different age groups.
91成人导航's OTD program is enhanced by modern facilities and innovative learning strategies that include virtual reality and real-world simulations. This interprofessional environment fosters collaboration within the School of Health Sciences, allowing OT students to work closely with peers in related fields, enriching their educational experience. Our comprehensive approach prepares graduates to promote wellness and vitality effectively, advocating for health behaviors that span a lifetime.
We are committed to supporting our OT students beyond the classroom. From providing required textbooks through a book-sharing program to offering study materials for the NBCOT exam, 91成人导航 ensures every student has the resources to succeed. Moreover, our program emphasizes community engagement, with numerous volunteering opportunities that prepare students to become leaders in their field. The recent $1.7M state grant highlights our dedication to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including those from foster care, and underscores our commitment to community health and wellness.
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Current 91成人导航 undergraduate students now have two exciting pathways to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Choose between a pathway offering guaranteed interviews or one that guarantees admission.
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鈥淚 chose 91成人导航 OT because of the location and small campus environment. I enjoy volunteering and working at the various hospitals and clinics in the Sacramento community. Therefore, I would love to serve back to the Sacramento community as an occupational therapist."
-听Hannah Yanica Gantuangco, Class of 2023
鈥淚 chose 91成人导航 OT because I appreciated the sincerity of all the staff that spoke at open houses and their willingness to answer my many questions. The campus is beautiful and as a bonus, conveniently听located close to my family.听What stands out about this OT program is its psycho-social model. I fully believe in integrated care and cooperation across providers for every patient. I like being part of a team working towards the best possible outcome.鈥�
-听Naima Reddick (she/her), Class of 2023
Designed to integrate 91成人导航鈥檚 values and mission of 鈥榩reparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities,鈥� the curriculum prepares learners to be competent socially conscious practitioners who embody the professional identity of serving the occupational needs of their communities. Courses are built upon the biopsychosocial model and the following concepts are integrated throughout the curriculum:
Through the eight-trimester sequence, students learn to become general practitioners. However, with the doctoral level program, students will have the opportunity to focus on specialty areas of practice such as clinical research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education and theory development.
Our Mission
The mission of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at 91成人导航 is to prepare students to become competent, socially conscious practitioners in the use of occupation as a therapeutic measure for individuals and diverse communities. The student-centered curriculum aims to optimize student understanding of the value of occupation from various perspectives across the lifespan, including biological, psychological and social to promote a compassionate, client-centered, science-driven, and interdisciplinary team approach in the delivery of care.
Program Vision
To become one of the leading entry-level occupational therapy doctoral programs in Northern California that is focused on community integrated health and serving diverse communities.
Department Vision
Develop and educate socially conscious global leaders that promote occupational justice in the field of occupational therapy. Cultivate an inclusive environment with team leadership that encompasses a diversity of perspectives. Promote and foster open dialogue that leads to a stronger community.
Values and Commitment
At the University of 91成人导航, it is our belief that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission.
Our faculty is committed to promoting full engagement in occupations across the lifespan, and acknowledge that multiple systemic, environmental, and personal barriers limit successful engagement for some individuals, especially those who identify as members of underrepresented racial and ethnic, disability, economically disadvantaged, and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. We are dedicated to preparing generalist clinicians that advocate for all individuals, are committed to social justice, and create inclusive strategies for those we serve.
| 听 Graduation Year听 | Students Entering/Graduating 听 | Graduation Rate听 |
| 听 2023 | 听 37/36 | 听 97% |
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy () can be found .
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree 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听 20814. ACOTE鈥檚 telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA, and its web address is听. 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 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鈥檚 ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork as well as an individual 14-week capstone experience within 24 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork as well as completion of preparatory activities defined in 2018 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3
Read our Admissions information for everything you need to know about prerequisites, how to apply, and more.
The 91成人导航 Entry-Level OTD program is designed for full-time study. During the on-campus trimesters, students participate in an Interprofessional Learning Seminar that includes 9 School of Health Science programs. Our students participate in extracurricular activities, volunteer locally and abroad, and engage in leadership roles. The occupational therapy department offers peer and academic mentoring to guide students throughout the program.
All admitted students must:
Students graduate after successful completion of:
Once the entry-level OTD program receives accreditation status from ACOTE, graduates of the 91成人导航 will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (). Upon successfully completing the exam, the graduate will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Most states require licensure to practice. However, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy () may disqualify students with felony convictions/charges from becoming certified. The Qualifications Review Committee (QRC) will review the qualifications of examination candidates who have been convicted of or charged with a felony to determine if the circumstances appear to relate directly to the safe, proficient, and/or competent practice of occupational therapy. For students entering an OT program, the QRC may give an early determination for approval to take the certification exam. For more information, please contact the NBCOT directly.
For more information regarding state requirements, please visit the .
We take a hands on approach with our students. This means we want to get to know you throughout your discovery and application process. Help us connect with you by taking the next step.听
The Program is an equal opportunity institution of higher learning and is firmly committed to nondiscrimination in its delivery of educational services and employment practices. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, such decisions will be made irrespective of the individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any other status protected by law. For further information, please see the University鈥檚 policy
