We invite you to take the next step toward becoming an Occupational Therapist at SCU – Phoenix Metro.
Our monthly virtual webinar gives you a chance to ask questions and hear the intimate details of our SCU – Phoenix Metro Doctor of Occupational Therapy and the application process. Learn how you can sharpen your app submission and connect with your future peers, all from the comfort of your home.
SCU Phoenix Metro is the only accelerated program in the state of Arizona. This program represents a unique opportunity for students in Phoenix and across the country to embark on an online- hybrid accelerated journey towards becoming skilled occupational therapy practitioners acquiring the skills they need to practice in just two years. Earning an OTD at our Phoenix Metro Campus provides a well-rounded and enriching experience, offering you a range of practice opportunities, a diverse cultural environment, and the start to a rewarding career.
The establishment of an online-hybrid OTD program is a strategic move to play a pivotal role in diversifying the Occupational Therapy field. By offering an accelerated pathway to a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, SCU aims to attract a broader spectrum of talented individuals, contributing to a more representative and inclusive OT community. As we recruit students, our focus is to connect passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds across the nation seeking a rewarding and meaningful career in occupational therapy. Our admissions requirements and holistic application process contribute to the creation of an inclusive, diverse, engaged, and successful student cohort.
Occupational therapists play a crucial role in helping people overcome challenges and improve their quality of life. An OTD will give you the ability to work with a diverse client population across a wide range of settings to treat a variety of different medical conditions. This profession often provides a high level of job satisfaction and occupational therapists, especially those with advanced degrees like an OTD, generally earn competitive salaries. Think of it like this, no matter what you’re passionate about or what your background is, you have the potential to excel in OT at SCU – Phoenix Metro because there are patients out there just like you.
Application Deadlines:
December 20, 2024 for January 6, 2025 Start
June 6, 2025 for September 2, 2025 Start
No GRE, Observation Hours, or
Letters of Recommendation required.
Accreditation Statement
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The program must 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, 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.
