OT Student Outcomes
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Doctor of Occupational Therapy's inaugural cohort entered the program in 2021 with plans for graduation in May 2024. Pending ACOTE accreditation and program graduation, students will be eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Program results from the NBCOT exam can be found online at
Student Retention and Graduation Rates
Matriculation Year | Students Enrolled | Students Graduated | Graduation Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
2022 | 10 | Results Available May 2025 | To Be Determined |
2023 | 14 | Results Available May 2026 | To Be Determined |
3-Year Total | 36 | 12 | 100% of those eligible |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Doctor of Occupational Therapy program will be prepared for a career in occupational therapy that contributes to the well-being of all and the occupational needs of society. Our graduates will:
- Demonstrate excellence in practice as occupation-grounded and evidence-based entry-level occupational therapy professionals.
- Establish professional identity as future-focused leaders in practice, partnerships, and the profession.
- Exhibit commitment to lifelong learning and engagement in scholarly activities.
- Uphold ethical principles and demonstrate professionalism through reflection, reasoning, and responsiveness when working with people, populations, and institutions.
- Influence change by being visionary system thinkers and problem solvers for practice, policy, payment, and the profession.
- Demonstrate genuine care and respect by advocating for justice, health and well-being for all people, populations, and society.
The NBCOT program data results can be found here:
Accreditation
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree 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 telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is . Graduates of the program will be 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). In addition, all states require licensure in order 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.Have Questions? Contact Us.
Jessica Sweet
Health Care Admissions
jessica.sweet@stmary.edu
913-758-6328
USM FAFSA Code: 001943
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Jessica Sweet
Health Care Admissions
jessica.sweet@stmary.edu
913-758-6328
USM FAFSA Code: 001943