Welcome to HU Arizona's OTD Program
We are an established program with a track record of quality graduates who are highly certified and competitively placed in the field. Our renowned faculty have professional experience in the field – many are still practicing occupational therapists as well as educators – and our facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Peoria, Arizona, are top-of-the-line.
The traditional OTD program spans eight semesters over three years in alignment with ACOTE accreditation standards.
Tuition per credit hour is $896 (106 total hours) and a three-year program completion plan with fees can be viewed here.
Students in our program complete clinical experiences in Arizona, across the country, and internationally. As part of the program, you will design, develop, and implement an advanced practice project with faculty oversight.
Project examples:
- Fitting wheelchairs in a developing country
- Implementing program evaluations of a healthcare system
- Working with an industry to address ergonomic work issues
- Designing therapeutic apps for occupational therapy interventions
Schedule A Visit
Huntington University Arizona invites you to check out our caring culture and our Occupational Therapy program! Interested in visiting our location and meeting our team? If so, please email Stacy Fox at sfox@huntington.edu to arrange your visit. We can't wait to meet you!
One Degree: Benefit from Huntington University’s stellar reputation in occupational therapy
Two Locations: Take face-to-face classes with faculty in Arizona in a curriculum that is built upon the Indiana curriculum and adapted to the specific needs for the Arizona geographic location.
Three Years: Study full-time, gain clinical experience, and graduate in three years
- An Established Reputation: Huntington University has a heritage of excellence in academics, and our first doctoral program reflects that heritage. Occupational therapy sits on the cutting edge of healthcare; our vision when so few other schools were offering doctoral programs in occupational therapy has made us a leader in OT education from the beginning.
Talk to a graduate admissions representative for a pre-qualification review of your transcripts and test scores. The full application for Huntington University’s Arizona location is available through the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
Contact us directly today to start your admissions process at graduate@huntington.edu or (800) 600-4888.
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 / 10 | 100% |
| 2023 | 17 / 17 | 100% |
These program data results are available at the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) by visiting this link. For reference, Huntington University, Peoria program results can be found by selecting Arizona > OT Doctoral-Level Programs > Year
ACOTE Accreditation Status (B.4.3)
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
ACOTE Location:
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814.
Phone number, c/o AOTA:
(301) 652-AOTA
Website:
www.acoteonline.org.
Email:
accred@aota.org
Policies:
acoteonline.org/accreditation-explained/policies/
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona is located at:
Huntington University Arizona:
8385 W Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
Policies and Procedures (B.4.4)
Huntington University’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona has the following policies and procedures documented in accordance with section B.4.4 of ACOTE Accreditation:
- Policy and procedures for processing and maintaining student grievances and other complaints against the program: OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, pages 13-14
- Student withdrawal and refunds of tuition and fees: OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, page 17
- Student probation, suspension, and dismissal: OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, page 12
- Appropriate use of equipment and supplies and for all educational activities that have implications for the health and safety of clients, students, and faculty (including infection control and evacuation procedures): Manuals and safety information available onsite.
- Graduation requirements:
The OTD requires the completion of 106 credit hours in a sequenced three-year sequence. For the first two years, the course loads range between 40-47 hours. The final year involves 24 hours total for fieldwork and capstone requirements and a three-hour online course. (OTD Arizona Academic Catalog, page 11)
- Total cost of attendance:
Tuition per credit hour is $896 (106 total hours) and a three-year program completion plan with fees can be viewed here.
Progression, retention, graduation, certification, and credentialing requirements (B.4.5)
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapist, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy (NBCOT®).
After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure.
Our Occupational Therapy facilities are designed to help students excel through practical learning experiences!
- OTD Building Tour
- First Floor Building Map (PDF)
- Second Floor Building Map (PDF)
- Third Floor Building Map (PDF)
Huntington University Arizona
8385 W Mariners Way,
Peoria, AZ 85382
Become a Forester
Students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for this program. Applicants must also meet the minimum admission requirements and complete prerequisite classes. Call us at (800) 600-4888 or email us at graduate@huntington.edu.
We would love to have a conversation with you about your goals and how we can help you reach them. To get started, tell us a little more about how our admissions team can contact you.
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