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OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESAssociatesAssociate of Applied Science

Length of Program

The Associate of Applied Science with a major in Occupational Therapy Assistant is a six term, 24-month program with a satisfactory maximum time frame of nine terms (based on full-time status).  

Time to complete the Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program should not exceed 9 semesters or 36 months. 

Mode of Instruction

The Associate of Applied Science degree with a major in Occupational Therapy Assistant will be offered through academic and clinical studies. The OTA curriculum includes both on campus classroom education, online and fieldwork (clinical) training in traditional and non-traditional OT practice settings. General Education courses are offered on campus and online. The program curriculum encompasses independent, collaborative learning, and is enhanced by the utilization of the Blackboard Learning Management System.