Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy curriculum at St. Catherine University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).
In December 2023, ACOTE presented a Certificate of Accreditation to the Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Program at St. Catherine University for a period of 10 years through the 2032-2033 academic year.
ACOTE
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6611
accred@aota.org
MAOT Graduation Rates
The total number of graduates from the St. Catherine University Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2022-2024 was 81, with an overall pass rate of 93.1%.
| MAOT | Students Graduated | Students Entered | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 29 | 93% |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| 2023 | 28 | 32 | 88% |
| 2023-2025 | 80 | 86 | 93% |
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Degree
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy entry level program at St. Catherine University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).
On December 18, 2020, ACOTE presented an initial Certificate of Accreditation to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at St. Catherine University for a period of 7 years from the academic year 2020-2021 to 2027-2028.
ACOTE
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6611
accred@aota.org
Entry-level OTD Graduation Rates
| OTD | Students Graduated | Students Entered | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 22 | 95% |
| 2024 | 19 | 20 | 95% |
| 2023 | 22 | 23 | 96% |
| 2023-2025 | 62 | 65 | 95% |
NBCOT Certification Exam
Following graduation, all students must pass the certification exam offered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT.
Review EL-OTD and MAOT program results.
Licensure
Each state in the US (including the District of Columbia, and some US territories such as Guam and Puerto Rico) regulates the practice of occupational therapy. Most states, including Minnesota, require occupational therapy practitioners to be licensed.