OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

OT improves human lives through innovations in research, community engagement and education. Therapists analyze, select and adapt activities for individuals whose daily living tasks are compromised by development deficiencies, aging, or physical or psychological injury or illness.

OPEN HOUSE

Watch our virtual open house session for Spring and Summer 2020.

ALTERNATIVE TO COMPLETE OT OBSERVATION HOURS

This is a challenging time for all of us in this country due to the coronavirus. We are aware it may be difficult for students to complete the required minimum of 50 OT observation hours of OT observations. We have created an alternative to give you an option to complete the hours.

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Graduate

Master of Occupational Therapy (O.T./M.)

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Inaugural Graduates

NBCOT 2019

In 2018, CBS news reported Occupational Therapy is No. 4 among 9 best jobs and CNBC in 2019 reported that Occupational Therapy is 5^th among 11 most meaningful college majors and how much they pay.

Did you know?

The occupational therapy program accepts 45 students once a year for a 24-month degree program.

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Mission

The mission of the Georgia State University Department of Occupational Therapy is to improve human lives through innovations in research, community engagement, and education in occupational therapy and rehabilitation in general. We will prepare highly competent and ethical entry-level occupational therapist in the delivery of evidence-based, culturally competent, and compassionate care to improve the health and independence of individual and community within a technological and globally diverse environment.

ACCREDITATION

The O.T./M. program of Georgia State is fully accredited through 2024/2025 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The graduates are 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). Also, 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.

VISIT ACOTE

ACOTE

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

6116 Executive Boulevard
Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Phone: 301-652-AOTA
Fax: 240-762-5140
E-mail: accred@aota.org