Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

WELCOME!

We offer:

A Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (phasing out)

• This program is being phased out and the last class will graduate in 2024.

A combined BS in Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree

• For students seeking to become an occupational therapist

A post-professional OTD degree

• This is a post-professional online program for those already holding an entry-level, professional degree in occupational therapy.

A doctorate in Rehabilitation Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Kentucky

• This is an in-person post-professional, interdisciplinary program for those already holding an entry-level, professional degree in occupational therapy.

Minors and certificates

• Minor in Horses, Humans, and Health
• Interdisciplinary Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate

 

NBCOT Exam Information

Results of EKU Occupational Therapy Department Graduation Rates and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination

The total number of graduates from Eastern Kentucky University Master of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2018-2020 was 219 with an overall graduation rate of 98%.

2018-2020 Graduation Retention and NBCOT Exam pass rates

Graduation Year	Number of Students Admitted	Number of Students Graduating	Graduation Rate	NBCOT Exam Pass Rate
2018	70	68	97%	99%
2019	78	78	100%	100%
2020	74	73	99%	95%
3 Yr Total	222	219	99%	98%

Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org/Educators/Home#SchoolPerformance

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
One Bank Street, Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD  20878
Phone:  301-990-7979

A listing of all state's occupational therapy regulatory bodies can be found at the NBCOT's web site at http://www.nbcot.org

ACOTE Accreditation Information:

• Accreditation Information can be found at the following link: www.acoteonline.org

Tuition and Fees

Please click here for information regarding Tuition and Fees for the current MS in Occupational Therapy program.

Please click here for information regarding Tuition and Fees for the Combined OS/ OTD program.

Scholarships

Please click here for information regarding Scholarship opportunities for current, in-state, out-of-state, and transfer students.

***If you are an Alum and would like to stay up-to-date with our Department please send your information to peggy.bowman@eku.edu along with what year you graduated the program.  We would love to hear from you.