The Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to the development of outstanding, ethical practitioners, leaders, scholars, and researchers in the field of occupational therapy who are prepared to respond to society's ever-changing needs.
Professional Degree
Doctoral
Occupational Therapy
Entry-Level Professional Degree
The NYU Steinhardt Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists.
Post-Professional Degrees
Master of Arts
Occupational Therapy
Post-Professional Degree
Enhance your expertise in just one year with a master’s program designed to advance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and elevate your impact in the field of occupational therapy.
Doctoral
Occupational Therapy
Post-Professional Degree for Practicing Occupational Therapists
In this practitioner-focused advanced degree, occupational therapists enhance their clinical and analytical skills to build their knowledge and credentials.
Doctor of Philosophy
Occupational Therapy
The PhD provides occupational therapists with the knowledge and skills to work in the profession as researchers, scholars, and educators.
Doctor of Philosophy
Rehabilitation Sciences
Prepare for a fulfilling academic career in research and teaching in the rehabilitation sciences through interdisciplinary study across health fields.
No Longer Accepting Applications
Master of Science
Occupational Therapy
Professional Degree
The NYU Steinhardt Professional MS in Occupational Therapy prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists.
About Us
Learn more about our department, mission statement, and what it means to be an occupational therapist.
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Anti-Racism at NYU OT
We fully support the dismantling of systemic and institutional racism that has led to the historical and ongoing violence and psychological harm to the Black, Indigenous, LatinX, Asian, LGBTQ+, disabled, and other vulnerable communities.
NYU OT Ranked #8
NYU OT has been ranked the #8 Best Occupational Therapy Program by the U.S. News & World Report for 2026!
News and Events
AOTA Inspire 2026 Presentations by the Occupational Therapy Department at NYU
Faculty, students and alumni from the Department of Occupational Therapy at NYU will present at the AOTA Inspire 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.
Congratulations to the 2026 Frieda J. Behlen Scholarship Winners
Read on to meet Caroline Chang (EL-OTD '27) and Ashley Callea (EL-OTD '27) and learn more about their current studies, professional goals, and what winning a Frieda J. Behlen scholarship means to them.
Sarah Schoen Wins Tenth Annual Jim Hinojosa Distinguished Alumni Award
Sarah Schoen is being recognized for making significant contributions to the occupational therapy profession.
Department of
Occupational Therapy
Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-998-5825
Email: occupational.therapy@nyu.edu