Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
Occupational therapy is a rewarding career choice because you'll make a positive difference in people's lives.
Helping people of any age learn to recover from life's challenges and relearn the skills for the "job of living" is unique. Our program offers an Occupational Therapy Doctorate, along with the following data points:
our Master program national exam pass rate for graduates
graduates practicing as occupational therapists in North Dakota
total occupational therapy graduates to date
Leading O.T. School
The Department of Occupational Therapy at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences is one outstanding program with two campus locations – Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Casper, Wyoming.
- Our Grand Forks, ND location was established in 1954 and initially accredited in 1956.
- Our satellite program in Casper, WY was developed in 1993 and initially accredited in 1995.
Accredited O.T.D. Program
The entry level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at both sites has been granted Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. The program will be up for reaccreditation in the 2028/29 academic year.
For information regarding accreditation, contact the ACOTE at 301.652.2682 or mail:
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD
20852-4929
Outcomes
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60/53 | 88.3% |
| 2023 | 59 | |
| 2024 | 60 | |
| Total 3 Year | 179 | 88.3% |