Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. We want to partner with those who desire to grow professionally, personally, and spiritually during their healing ministry journey.
To apply to the OTD program, you must create an account in the OTCAS system and select Kettering College from the list of colleges. Good luck with your application!
I welcome any questions, comments, or concerns. Please email our program at OTD@kc.edu.
Shanese L. Higgins, DHSc, MOT, OTR/L, BCMH, FAOTA, Program Director
KC OTD Mission…Is what we do
The Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Kettering College is committed to developing occupational therapists who are culturally responsive, demonstrate superior clinical reasoning skills, and are innovative practitioners prepared to answer God’s call to serve.
KC OTD Vision…Is what we will become
Our vision is to graduate culturally responsive occupational therapy practitioners who are open-minded, have a passion for life-long learning, and are committed to evidence- and occupation-based practices while serving all individuals and communities.
Values
Trustworthy, Innovative, Caring, Competent, and Collaborative
Occupational Therapy Program Scorecard
+Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Therapists
*As reported by the OTD program for December 11, 2023
Certification Pass Rates for Graduates
Graduates of Occupational Therapy programs are eligible to take the Occupational Therapy Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Successful pass rates for test takers are available at: https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
Student Outcomes
| Class Graduation Date | Number Admitted | Number Graduated | Graduation Rate | (%) NBCOT Pass Rate within 12 months after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27 | 27 | 100% | 96% |
| 2023 | 28 | 26 | 89% | 96% |
| 2024 | 20 | 18 | 90% | TBA |
| Total | 75 | 71 | 93% | 96% |
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Approval & 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 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814; ACOTE’s telephone number is (301) 652-6611 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.
Professional Licensure & Certification Disclosures for Occupational Therapy
Kettering College’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is an ACOTE®-accredited occupational therapy program and satisfies the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from Kettering College’s OTD program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Some states may have additional requirements to gain initial licensure and practice. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to AOTA’s OT Qualifications and Licensure Requirement by State and Kettering College’s Professional Licensure by Program document.
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