Contribute to the health and wellness of your community through RU’s fully accredited occupational therapy programs.
Here, it’s about more than earning a degree. It’s about preparing you to become an ethical practitioner and thoughtful leader. It’s a chance to challenge yourself, interact in a diverse environment and serve others.
Our OT program is ranked No. 18 in the nation for career support by graduateprograms.com.
100% of our OT grads are employed within six months of graduation.
The median annual salary for experienced occupational therapists is $81,690.
Rockhurst University's occupational therapy program consistently has a high graduation rate.
You’ll Be Prepared for the National Certification Exam.
RU has an above average pass rate for first time test takers.
Take advantage of the many opportunities to provide services locally and internationally.
RU offers OT students a number of ways to enhance leadership skills, from working with community partners to serving on university committees.
Your network will grow to include new mentors and industry professionals.
Apply for the OT program at a point that works best for you.
A program for exceptional students. Admission is based on a combination of your ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA and prerequisite courses.
An advanced admission program for outstanding current RU students. Apply by submitting a letter of intent to the OT office at the beginning of your sophomore year.
Our five-year Master of Occupational Therapy program, available to students consecutively enrolled at RU since freshman year. Contact the OT office early if interested in this opportunity.
Apply during your final year of undergraduate work. Post-baccalaureate students apply the summer prior to the selection of a new class.
Apply for pre-admission if you have completed two years of undergraduate coursework at another college or university.
A balanced mix of OT and business classes to create a manageable course load.
Faculty and staff who work together to support you from throughout your program.
A potential completion time of two years.
Business classes on week nights so they do not conflict with your daytime OT schedule.
An opportunity to strengthen your professional readiness.
Rockhurst occupational therapy graduates consistently have a high success rate in passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam.
For most recent pass rates for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam, please visit NBCOT.
To ensure our occupational therapy graduates are fully prepared for a successful career, Rockhurst University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is preparing to transition from a masters to a doctoral level program. This aligns with the direction of the OT profession and recent updates to the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education’s (ACOTE) standards.
Implementation plans for this change are in development, with a goal of transitioning to as soon as possible. In the meantime, we’ll continue to provide a leading Master of Occupational Therapy program.
For more information, visit the ACOTE site or contact Beth Harris, graduate admissions coordinator, at beth.harris@rockhurst.edu.
RU's occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
ACOTE c/o AOTA, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., 4720 Montgomery Ln Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, Phone (members): 800-SAY-AOTA (729-2682) | Phone (non-members): 301-652-6611.