A career in occupational therapy begins with earning a Master's degree from an accredited program. To start you on this journey, Dominican offers a five-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science and then the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. The Dominican Occupational Therapy program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
Students will complete most of their general education and all of the pre-OT admission requirements during the first two years of college (lower division courses), and begin a focused group of occupational therapy courses in their junior year. All students complete a faculty-directed integrative capstone experience, which is research, program development, or clinically focused. This major academic achievement represents a synthesis of content learned throughout the program.
Program Highlights
- Experienced, professional faculty
- Small class sizes and student-centered learning
- More than 200+ fieldwork partners
- A strong community engagement focus
- 10-year accreditation with Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Career Paths
Occupational Therapy is a fast-growing and rewarding field that will allow you to work in hospitals, clinics, schools, business, industry, and community settings, serving persons of all ages with developmental, physical, psychiatric, or behavioral disabilities. OTs also promote health and help prevent disease and disability through occupation-centered interventions and environmental adaptations.
I recently had two job offers, and accepted one with a geriatric transitional care facility in San Luis Obispo. One great thing is that I met my employer at the Dominican Career Fair. Having access to OT opportunities at the fair was important and successful for me!" — Amanda Harness, MS, OTR/L
Degrees Offered
BS
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
