Accreditation
The is fully accredited by the of the located at:
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 652-AOTA
Outcomes, Results, and Licensure
Program Outcomes
Program Enrollment and Graduation Data (campus-based and online tracks)
| Academic Year* | Students Entered | Students Graduated | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 272 | 227 | 83% |
| 2021-2022 | 179 | 138 | 77% |
| 2022-2023 | 155 | 118 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 606 | 483 | 80% |
*The OTA Program admits ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s three times a year (fall, winter, summer). The Academic Year represents the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s anticipated graduation year.
Results of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination Certification Pass Rates are available via the .
Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree and are eligible to sit for the national certification exam administered by the . After successful completion of this exam, they receive the title of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Licensure Information
Many states have some form of regulation in order to practice. In Minnesota, occupational therapy personnel must be licensed with the .
A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.