OTD Occupational Therapy at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a three-year, weekday-format Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit the NBCOT national certification exam to become Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Department of Occupational Therapy | Duration: Three years full-time (weekday format) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Year one covers foundations and theory, functional anatomy and neuroscience, movement, conditions, mental health, physical rehabilitation and young children interventions, and evidence-based practice. Year two covers school-based practice, substance abuse treatment, older adults, technology, emerging practices, wellness, statistics, health policy and Level I and IIA fieldwork. Year three covers global to community practice, management, leadership, Level IIB fieldwork and a capstone project and residency.

Career pathways

Occupational therapist in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, schools, camps, private homes and community agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree; science-major lab courses completed within ten years: 8 credits biology and 4 anatomy, or 4 biology and 8 anatomy and physiology, 4 chemistry, 4 physics; 6 credits Arts and Humanities; 3 credits each of Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology, Statistics and English Composition, all completed by the end of the spring term of the application year. Minimum overall GPA 3.0 and minimum 2.8 in science and natural science coursework (preference for 3.5 overall and 3.0 science). At least 100 hours observing OT treatment in two different settings (no more than 25% at a place of employment), and current CPR and first aid certification.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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