To best meet the needs of our students, we have decided to suspend enrollment in the Master of Science Occupational Therapy. We encourage you to explore our Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Not Accepting Applications
The New York University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is an on-campus academic program designed to enable a graduate to meet the educational requirements to qualify for professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New York State and all other states outside of New York and the District of Columbia. The MS in Occupational Therapy program places students in supervised field experiences both within and outside of New York State (NYS).
To be licensed as an occupational therapist in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, you must graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program, complete required fieldwork, and pass the NBCOT entry-level certification exam. The NYU MS program in Occupational Therapy is accredited by the American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) administers the OTR© certification exam. Passing the NBCOT examination enables you to become a Registered Occupational Therapy and allows you to apply for licensure in the state in which you wish to practice. See the American Occupational Therapy Association’s website for additional information on how to obtain a license.
Please contact Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Alison Rangel at 212-998-5832 or alison.rangel@nyu.edu if you have questions about placements or licensure requirements in a specific state.
Please note that specific states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as completing a state and/or federal criminal background check or passing a state law or jurisprudence exam.