B.S./M.S. Occupational Therapy
Become part of a thriving program that prepares you to practice as a responsive, culturally aware occupational therapist in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to support clients in achieving health, well-being, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Faculty and Staff
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Fieldwork
Clinical experiences on and off-campus enable you to apply what you've learned and to work with individuals across the age lifespan.
York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute
An authentic interprofessional teaching and learning environment where students and faculty can collaborate in clinical services, research, and the development of innovative practices.
- Cognitive/Perceptual Clinic
- Neurological Clinic
- OT Orthopedic Clinic
- Psychosocial Clinic
- Sensory Processing Clinic
Student Occupational Therapy Association
This student run club facilitates communication between Nazareth and the professional community to engage in educational, service-learning, and social opportunities.
Current and Prospective Students
Spotlight
Accreditation
The occupational therapy 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 phone number c/o AOTA is 301-652-2682. For more information, visit acoteonline.org. The occupational therapy program at Nazareth received initial accreditation as a new program in 2014 and was re-accredited in 2023.
Credentialing
Students who successfully graduate from the Occupational Therapy master's degree program at Nazareth University are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Passing this exam provides the credentials to practice occupational therapy and makes you an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
Nazareth's first class of occupational therapy students graduated in May 2016. National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) posts current pass rates.
In addition, New York State and all other states require licensure to practice. Provision of a state license in New York is based on the results of the NBCOT exam. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT exam or to attain state licensure.