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).
On August 2, 2013, 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 from the academic year 2012/2013 to 2022/2023.
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD, 20852-4929
Phone: 301-652-2682; TDD: 800-377-8555; Fax: 301-652-7711
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 2015-2017 was 172, with an overall graduation rate of 96.1%
| Graduation Year | Students Graduated | Students Entered | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58 | 59 | 98.3% |
| 2019 | 56 | 58 | 96.6% |
| 2020 | 57 | 59 | 96.6% |
| 2021 | 29 | 30 | 96.7% |
| Total | 200 | 206 | 97.1% |
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
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD, 20852-4929
Phone: 301-652-AOTA; TTD: 800-377-8555; Fax: 301-652-7711
www.aota.org
Entry-level OTD Graduation Rates
| Anticipated Graduation Year | Students Graduated | Students Entered | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 8 | 87.5 |
| 2022 | 18 | 19 | 94.7 |
| Anticipated 2023 | NA | 23 | TBD |
| Anticipated 2024 | NA | 23 | TBD |
| Total | - | - | - |
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.