A rewarding and fast-growing career in Occupational Therapy begins with obtaining either a Doctorate (Entry-Level OTD - launched in Spring 2023) or a Master's degree (MSOT) from SJSU! You can be confident that we are the right choice when you see that our national reputation for excellence is based on a superior academic curriculum, distinguished faculty, and accomplished graduates. We have also satisfied the requirement to meet 189 standards established for OT academic programs. We have such an outstanding program that we were featured in a Newsweek article on the leading OT programs for 2020-2021! USNews.com also ranks us second for the best OT Programs in California (#41 nationwide).
Our Impressive Accreditation
SJSU's MSOT program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). In 2016 the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) awarded us a 10-year accreditation based on the strength of our academic program. This is the longest accreditation period awarded and we are incredibly proud of this accomplishment. Learn more about ACOTE at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814, by calling (301) 652-6611; email address: accred@aota.org; or by visiting www.acoteonline.org.
San Jose State University is very excited to announce that in addition to our current MSOT program, the new Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program has begun as of Spring 2023! Applications are accepted via the Occupational Therapy Department beginning July 1. Applicants must also complete the OTCAS application process that opens on July 21. Our OTD program is designed to develop occupational therapy leaders, advocates, and innovators with a clear focus on community engagement and social justice for underserved populations. Informational Sessions will be held for interested students. San Jose State University obtained WSCUC approval to offer an Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree as of May 2021. The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) granted the SJSU OTD Program “Candidacy Status” in August 2022, which allowed the SJSU Occupational Therapy Program to admit students. Although the "Candidacy Status" designation does not guarantee that the program will be accredited, it indicates that the resource allocation and the proposed program appear to demonstrate the ability to meet ACOTE Standards. The Program anticipates attaining its full accreditation in May 2025. Learn more about ACOTE at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814, by calling, c/o AOTA, (301) 652 - AOTA or by visiting www.acoteonline.org.
Where do Occupational Therapists Work?
Occupational therapists work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, corporations, private practices, schools, and many others. They work with and improve the lives of diverse individuals across the lifespan with a variety of conditions, including people with developmental, physical, and psychological disabilities.
