Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level Professional Degree)

New York University

NYU Steinhardt’s 94-credit, three-year Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (EL-OTD) degree provides students looking to begin their careers in OT with a strong curriculum taught by leading occupational therapy educators. It offers a diverse range of fieldwork and research opportunities strengthened by its dynamic New York City location. NYU is ranked #7 among occupational therapy programs according to U.S. News & World Report. NYU Steinhardt’s 94-credit EL-OTD prepares students to become licensed occupational therapists, with additional knowledge and skills in leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and advanced clinical competence. Doctorally prepared occupational therapists are ready to assume a variety of professional roles, including practitioner, administrator, advocate, educator, leader, researcher, and scholar. The program is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field, to prepare them to be licensed occupational therapists with additional skills in leadership, advocacy, and advanced clinical competence.

Steinhardt School of Culture Education and Human Development