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 Degrees
Master of Science
Occupational Therapy
Professional Degree
The NYU Steinhardt Professional MS in Occupational Therapy prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists.
Master of Science /
Doctoral
Two-Tiered MS/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
This two-tiered MS/OTD prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists and advance their applied knowledge of the profession.
Post-Professional Degrees
Master of Arts
Occupational Therapy
Post-Professional Degree
This one-year master’s gives professionals the opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge in occupational therapy.
Doctoral
Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Practicing Occupational Therapists
In this practitioner-focused advanced degree, occupational therapists enhance their clinical and analytical skills to build their knowledge and credentials. Not currently accepting applications.
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.
About Us
Learn more about our department, mission statement, and what it means to be an occupational therapist.
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NYU OT Statement on Anti-Racism
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.
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News and Events
NYU Spotlights Shanteria Carr on Behalf of Steinhardt Class of 2021
NYU selected the Department of Occupational Therapy's Shanteria Carr as an exceptional student to highlight among the more than 18,000 graduates in the Class of 2021.
NYU OT Students Present Original Research at Steinhardt Research and Scholarship Showcase
Our student researchers presented findings on topics including diversity in the profession, school bullying, and the impact of COVID-19 on children's occupations and healthcare utilization.
Congratulations to the 2021 Frieda J. Behlen Scholarship Winners
Read on to meet Megan Clark (MS/OTD '22) and Hava Vainstein (MS '22) and learn more about their current studies, professional goals, and what winning a Frieda J. Behlen scholarship means to them.
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