Help people do.
At the heart of occupational therapy (OT) is the mission to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential in daily life.
Facts About Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists assist people in recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, and adapting to changes, improving their quality of life.
Where Occupational Therapists Work
Occupational therapists are versatile professionals who work in a wide range of settings, each offering unique opportunities to make a positive impact.
Megan Doyle, MS, OTR/L, TPS, FPS, CERT-APHPT
"It is truly the holism that has drawn me to the profession that focus on that mind, body, spirit connection. I feel like our profession truly embodies that person-centeredness in health care, and I just know that there's nothing else like us."
Occupational Therapy Programs
OT Programs offer specialized courses and hands-on experiences designed to prepare you for the dynamic and impactful field of occupational therapy.
Augustana University
Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is expanding into Denver, Colorado. Augustana’s OTD program is set to launch admissions in 2025.
Bowling Green State University
Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Edgewood College
Edgewood College’s hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program includes in-person lab immersions in Madison, Wisconsin.
Graceland University
Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held near Kansas City, Missouri. The first cohort is set to launch in 2026.
Hanover College
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Hanover College is a hybrid, accelerated program featuring lab immersions held at Hanover College and dedicated lab spaces in southern Indiana.
Hawai‘i Pacific University
Hawai’i Pacific University’s (HPU) hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) offers programs in both Honolulu and Las Vegas.
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) plans to launch a hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in January 2026. The program includes in-person lab immersions held on OBU’s campus in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
South College
South College’s hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program offers a unique educational experience with in-person lab immersions in Atlanta and Knoxville.
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Southern California University (SCU) offers three Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs to fit diverse student needs, including a hybrid-accelerated OTD in Phoenix Metro, a flexible remote program in Whittier, and an online Post-Professional OTD (PPOTD) for licensed therapists.
Wilson College
Wilson College plans to launch its hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in January 2026, with lab immersions scheduled to take place in Philadelphia.
