Excellence and innovationDoctor of Occupational Therapy
Why Choose Our Program?
A career in occupational therapy offers a diverse range of opportunities and experiences. Occupational therapists work with people across the lifespan in an array of settings, both in the clinic and beyond. Through the use of meaningful activities, occupational therapists help individuals maximize participation in their daily lives to the best of their abilities.
- Jacksonville University itself: The university has been on the America’s Best Colleges list for over 12 straight years.
- The faculty for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program: The faculty possess extensive clinical and research backgrounds and are committed to engaging students in professional activities.
- The program tuition includes hands-on fieldwork opportunities and various learning supplies such as textbooks.
- The program does not currently require GRE scores for admission.
- The OTD program is part of the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences: Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences is associated with the largest regional rehabilitation hospital.
- Valuable partnerships: Our program has strong relationships with local healthcare providers
- Location: In addition to the strong academics, the location of the university is an asset. The state of the art facility and house is located on a beautiful tree- filled campus on the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, Florida. A short drive takes you to a number of beaches and major Florida attractions.
You can now request recordings of past virtual information sessions that you can view at any time, no scheduling required. Request a recording today to learn more about our program, hear from faculty, and better understand the admissions process.
About Our Program
A career in occupational therapy offers a diverse range of opportunities and experiences. Occupational therapists work with people across the lifespan in an array of settings, both in the clinic and beyond. Occupational therapy leads to improved health, improved quality of life, greater engagement in meaningful activities, and positive health outcomes.
Use the links to the right to learn more about what our program has to offer you.
Our Accreditation
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
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 individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
OUTCOMES
Graduation numbers
The total number of graduates from Jacksonville University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program during the 2-year period of 2021-2023 was 41, with an overall graduation rate of 95%.
| Graduation Year | Students entering/graduating | Graduation rate |
| 2021 | 15/15 | 100% |
| 2022 | 28/26 | 93% |
| Total | 43/41 | 95% |
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org/Public/Home
NBCOT pass rates are available on the NBCOT website at NBCOT School performances.
The OTD program has a planned annual cohort size of 28 students. Students who have successfully completed the program will be allowed to sit for the NBCOT examination.
*Photos features the Nelson Occupational Therapy House at Jacksonville University on the beautiful St. Johns River.
Student Testimonial
Drew Parker
Michael (Drew) Parker, a 3rd year Jacksonville University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student, is our student spotlight this month due to his passion and service toward the field of occupational therapy. During his time as a student, Drew served as the President of the Student Occupational Therapy Association, Vice President of the Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society, charter member of the JU Chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapist for Advocating Diversity, and a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society member. Currently, Drew is in the beginning stages of his Doctoral Capstone Project, where he is completing a qualitative study on exploring the recruitment and retention of Black/African American OT/OTA students titled, “Exploring Minority OT/OTA Student Perspectives: The Black Diaspora.”
AdmissionsHow to Apply
The 2023 GRE requirement has been waived!
- Request official transcripts & documentation
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 001495
- Apply for our program through OTCAS
- Qualified applicants will be selected for interviews with the OT Admissions committee
- Check out the link below to learn more about our admissions requirements and to learn how to apply through OTCAS
Request for Information
Contact Information Occupational Therapy
Phone: (904) 256-7000
Email: graduateadmissions@ju.edu