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Programs in Occupational Therapy
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Programs in Occupational Therapy
Programs in Occupational Therapy
Programs in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are proud to be one of the oldest yet exceptionally progressive programs to prepare occupational therapists as superior clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers. Our nationally distinguished faculty mentors students on both the masters and doctoral levels to meet the challenges of our complex health care systems.
As part of the
Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine
at one of the world’s most renowned health care centers, our mission is to advance practice through education and research. This is why we are consistently ranked among the top programs by U.S. News and World Report.
Please visit the
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) website
to see how our masters program graduates perform on the NBCOT examination as new graduate test takers.
About the Programs
Programs in Occupational Therapy prepare occupational therapists to be superior clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers.
About the Programs
Master of Science
Our program prepares occupational therapists to promote health and well-being through occupation as practitioners, consultants, educators, and researchers.
Explore Our Program and Tuition Details
Explore Our Program and Tuition Details
Dual Degree - MS/MPH
The MS/MPH program prepares students to emphasize prevention and public planning principles in conjunction with the rehabilitation process and contribute to interdisciplinary health policy.
Dual Degree - MS/MPH
Doctor of Education
This Doctor of Education program allows students who already have a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and clinical experience to gain from combining study in both areas.
Doctor of Education
Online Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
The Post-Professional Clinical Doctoral Program provides clinicians who wish to remain in the practice arena with knowledge and clinical skills in the area of cognition across the life course.
Online Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
Master of Science/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
The MS-OTD program is a fully online program that offers an accelerated pathway for Columbia MS in occupational therapy students to earn the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
Master of Science/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Our entry-level professional program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) and has been since 1943. ACOTE is part of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
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Learn More About Our Accreditation
Accreditation
The Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy at VP&S is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®), and has been since 1943.
Accreditation
Program Outcomes
The Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy at VP&S.
Review the Student and Program outcomes for the Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy at VP&S.
Program Outcomes
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