What does an entry-level OTD program mean?
An entry-level OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy) program is for someone looking to enter the field of occupational therapy and complete all the components necessary to qualify to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam to become a licensed occupational therapist.
What does a post-professional OTD program mean?
A post-professional OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy) program is for someone with an occupational therapy degree who wants to earn a clinical doctorate in OT.
How do I know which program is right for me?
If you are a practicing occupational therapist with a master’s degree, the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (delivered online) was created for you.
Explore the Post-Professional OTD programIf you want to become an occupational therapist and have a bachelor's degree in another field, our Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Professional program is ideal for you.
The Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) professional program is under review for Candidacy status with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education/ACOTE. The first cohort was admitted in fall 2023. The application is now live under Developing Programs on the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) website. Applicants must create an OTCAS account and add Binghamton's Entry-Level OTD program to their program materials section.
Want more info?
Review the American Occupational Therapy Association's How to Become an Occupational Therapy Practitioner website.
