Overview

Occupational Therapy Assistant is offered by University of Southern Maine. Develop clinical skills through fieldwork in a variety of healthcare, community-based, and non-traditional settings.

Key Facts

Gain in-depth experience through a customized research project: Choose to focus on clinical practice skills, administration, leadership, advocacy, or education.
Prepare to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Study in a program that aligns with standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): the university offers the only Occupational Therapy Assistant bachelor’s program in the state of Maine.

A broad career path

Prepare for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position in a variety of settings such as mental health, physical disability, pediatrics, and management. You’ll also gain a strong foundation to pursue graduate study in the healthcare field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Occupational Justice

Impact of Mental Health on Occupational Performance

Evidence Based Practice

Reflective Practitioner

History and Theory of Occupational Therapy

Occupation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

We accept and review applications throughout the year on a rolling admission cycle.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 75 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Official transcripts of your education history
Completed personal statement/essay (recommended)
Submit your official secondary school transcripts, exam certificates, and any college-level transcripts including certified English translations
Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs
Submit US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants)
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31290 USD / year

≈ 31290 USD / year
Out-of-State

31290 USD / year

≈ 31290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10650 USD / year

≈ 10650 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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