UIndy School of Occupational Therapy

AOTA Determination on Entry into the OT Profession 

Following several years of discussion and collaboration, on April 4, 2019 the Representative Assembly of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) on determined that occupational therapists may enter the profession at either the master or doctoral levels. The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) has been providing exceptional occupational therapy graduate-level education since 1985 and currently offers both the entry-level Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). The University of Indianapolis was the first institution in the State of Indiana to offer graduate level education for occupational therapists.  Successful completion of a degree at either level from an accredited program, such as the University of Indianapolis, will make an individual eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam and,  in turn, state licensure. UIndy is committed to continuing to educate and develop outstanding occupational therapy practitioners now and for many years to come.

UIndy OT Programs

UIndy's School of Occupational Therapy offers the following comprehensive and hands-on programs:

• Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program
• Entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program

Our entry-level programs (OTD and MOT) differ in two ways: the format and the clinical experiences. The OTD program meets five days per week and requires an additional level of in-depth experience within the Doctoral Capstone. The MOT Choice Pathway is also a full-time program. Students take the same classes as the OTD program, with the exception of some research application courses and the Capstone series. Students are admitted to the OTD program. In their second semester of the program, students select whether they wish to continue on in the OTD program, or opt for the MOT Choice Pathway. The 2 Day/Week MOT program meets on Thursdays and Fridays, two days per week and works well for career changers and those who wish to continue working while going to school.

Virtual Open Houses

Register to join our Occupational Therapy faculty and admissions staff to learn more about occupational therapy and how the UIndy program stands out. There will be time at the end for questions and answers. If you would like to schedule a campus tour or get your questions answered, please reach out to ot@uindy.edu.

• Register for virtual open house: Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Register for virtual open house: Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30-7:30 p.m.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapists are committed to restoring independence, function and the performance of daily activities by individuals of all ages in their home, school, workplace and community. Occupational therapy maximizes the fit between what individuals want to accomplish, their capacity to do so, and the resources needed.

As the U.S. healthcare system continues to move toward home and community-based services, the roles for occupational therapists will only increase. Occupational therapy is consistently ranked as a “best job” in many national polls. 

Top Ranked

Accreditation

The University of Indianapolis Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

The University of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-6611
www.acoteonline.org

University of Indianapolis' NBCOT Pass Rate

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Program Results

SOT Graduation Rate

The total number of graduates from the University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) program during the 3-year period of 2021-2023 was 185 with an overall graduation rate of 95.85%.

MOT/OTD Combined  

For program-specific outcomes, visit our MOT and OTD program pages.

Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center

The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center empowers students to become confident, competitive, and career ready. The Center sponsors essential skills training, speakers and career-related events throughout the year in order to give all students a competitive advantage. Access to internships and employment opportunities is available for University of Indianapolis students and new graduates.