Marquette鈥檚 entry-level clinical occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program is a three-year, nine-semester professional course of study designed to train and educate future occupational therapists on the foundational techniques and introduce emerging therapies to engage patients in regaining their independence.
The missions of the university and College of Health Sciences are integral components of the OTD curriculum and support our desire to nurture graduates who will be discerning agents for change as professionals in practice.
The knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities necessary for valued occupational therapy practice
A solid understanding of self as a professional
Committed to lifelong self-development in the service of others
Imaginative, with the capacity to reflect on and process information for sound critical thinking toward action
Marquette's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program offers multiple pathways to a degree, including the traditional post-baccalaureate as well as a 3+3 direct admit, accelerated degree program for incoming freshmen. Complete your application now to begin your career in this growing field!
Post-baccalaureate students looking to pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy must apply by June 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Virtual Open House
Join us for a future Virtual Open House on Thursday May 1st from 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST. Applicants interested in learning about the Marquette OTD Program will enjoy a brief presentation about our curriculum and admissions process. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Q & A with our esteemed faculty. Please RSVP to derek.taylor@marquette.edu for a Teams link to the open house.
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2020-21 |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
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Program Graduates |
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26 |
15 |
41 |
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Graduation Rate |
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100% |
96% |
98% |
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NBCOT Pass Rate |
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100% |
100% |
100% |
For all other policy and procedures relating to student success, please refer to the Department of Occupational Therapy student handbook.
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
For general inquiries, please email marquetteot@marquette.edu Learn more about the Occupational Therapy program.
