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Occupational Therapy Applications Launch This Summer.

Healthcare is a team sport, and as such, students from our new occupational therapy (OT) programs will cultivate skills and expand their knowledge in a state-of-the-art, interprofessional environment on our Indianapolis campus alongside physical therapy students, medical students from the Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, and BSN and DNP students from the Leighton School of Nursing.

Join us at the only university in Indiana where you will find an associate-level Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program as well as graduate-level OT degrees in one location. At Indy’s Catholic University®, you’ll find a community that focuses on the whole person, founded in the Franciscan values: dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship.

*Classes anticipated to begin Fall 2027.

An application has been submitted to HLC and is pending review. See below for professional accreditation (ACOTE & CAPTE) statements.

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Occupational Therapy Degrees

2-Year OT Assistant Degree
Support patient care with Marian University’s Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Gain hands-on skills to assist in therapeutic interventions.

Master's of Occupational Therapy
Advance your career with Marian University’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT). Develop expertise to help clients achieve independence in daily activities.

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Lead in the field with Marian University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ODT). Gain advanced skills to transform lives through therapeutic practice.

What is Occupational Therapy

Help people regain independence and do the things that matter most.

 

Occupational therapy (OT) is a whole-person healthcare field that supports clients of all ages—children, adults, and seniors—in daily life, work, play, and meaningful routines. As an OT or OTA you’ll work hands-on across settings (schools, hospitals, clinics, homes) using practical skills, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to make real, lasting impact.

 

Ready to start a career that combines purpose and practical skills? Learn about our OT and OTA programs.

What Your Future Career Can Look Like

The U.S. News & World Report Ranks Occupational Therapist # 4 in Their 2024 List of Best Healthcare Jobs!

In 2024, OTs earned the median salary of $ 93,340 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The U.S. News & World Report Ranks Occupational Therapy Assistant # 6 in Their 2024 List of Best Healthcare Support Jobs!

In 2024, OTAs earned the median salary of $ 66,050 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Marian University is Recognized and Awarded


#3 in Social Mobility
Best Accelerated Online Nursing Program
Career Development Distinction
USA Today Top Colleges
#9 Top Catholic Business School
R1 Certified Research University

Occupational Therapy Programs Accreditation

The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates 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, individuals with the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) and Individuals with the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

In addition, all states require licensure 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. OTD, MOT, and OTA students must complete fieldwork requirements and an individual 14-week capstone experience (OTD students only) within established time limit policy following the completion of the didactic portion of the program.

Higher Learning Commission
Our Higher Learning Commission substantive change application has been submitted to the accreditor and is pending HLC review. For additional information about Marian University's institutional accreditation, contact the Assistant Provost for Accreditation and Administration.

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