Compare Occupational Therapy Programs

嫩草影院 University of California offers several pathways to occupational therapy degrees through the School of Health and Natural Sciences. Review the table below to compare the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Accelerated BA/BS to Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Accelerated BA/BS to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) programs.

Finding The Right Pathway For You

At 嫩草影院 University of California, we offer multiple options for becoming an occupational therapy practitioner, each designed to fit different academic backgrounds and career goals. Whether you're a high school student planning your future, a current undergraduate student looking for an accelerated path or a graduate applicant ready to begin your journey, we have a program for you.

Program DetailsDoctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)Accelerated BA/BS to Doctor of Occupational TherapyAccelerated BA to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 
Who is this for?Individuals with a completed bachelor鈥檚 degree in any field who want to earn an entry-level clinical doctorate in occupational therapy.High school graduates or first-year college students who want to fast-track their occupational therapy career.Undergraduate students enrolled in the BA/BS Psychology or BA Kinesiology programs who want to earn both a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree.
Length

3-years, full-time including summer.

100 total graduate units

6-years, full-time

100 total undergraduate and graduate units

5.5-years, full-time

70 total undergraduate and graduate units

Degree(s) ObtainedDoctorate in Occupational Therapy Bachelor's degree and Doctorate in Occupational TherapyBachelor's degree and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Why choose this pathway?
  1. Prepares you for advanced roles in research, leadership, and program innovation.
  2. Higher earning potential and career flexibility.
  3. Strong preparation for national OT certification exam (NBCOT).
  1. Shorter total time to doctorate degree.
  2. Lower overall tuition costs.
  3. Early professional coursework provides a strong foundation.
  1. Faster route to a rewarding occupational therapy career.
  2. Financial savings by taking graduate coursework as an undergraduate.
  3. Well-rounded curriculum emphasizing clinical practice and professional identity.
Financial Aid AvailableYesYesYes
Curriculum Highlights 

Includes doctoral-level training in research, leadership, and program development.

Culminates in a 14-week doctoral capstone experience.

Complete part of your occupational therapy graduate coursework as an undergraduate.Includes 6 months of full-time clinical fieldwork.

 

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