Overview

Serve the Well-being of Others in Health Care, Educational, and Community Groups

The graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program of Rutgers University serve people of all ages who experience illness, disease, disability, disadvantages, trauma, and challenging life circumstances, helping them to adapt through participation in meaningful occupations.

The OTA graduate practices as a dynamic and inter-professional team member, working under the supervision of an occupational therapist, within health care, educational, and other community systems.

The OTA profession is one of the fastest growing health professions. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Occupational Therapy Assistants is expected to increase 28 percent between 2016 and 2026.

Program Highlights

Classes are offered on the Busch Campus in Piscataway. Semester schedules vary but include both daytime and nighttime classes each semester.

Fast Facts:

Students have achieved 100% pass rate on the national certification exam for three consecutive year

Students routinely surpass the national average score and passing rate

11 college partners across the state provide an excellent academic foundation for our program

100% of students surveyed were satisfied with the academic and fieldwork curriculum

86% of certified graduates are employed as OTAs

Programme Structure

Coursese include:

Occupational Therapy Foundations for the OTA

Communication Techniques

Occupational Performance and Participation: Skills and Client Factors

Conditions Impacting Occupation, Participation, & Health: Adult/Older Adult

Group Dynamics

Principles and Practices: Wellness and Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Psychology Occupational Therapy

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Submit official college transcripts that document a grade of “C” or better in each pre-professional course listed below, and a minimum cumulative grade-point-average of 2.5

Applicant must complete and submit documentation of a minimum of 20 hours of observation experience

Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation using the OTA Applicant Recommendation Form

Applicant must write and submit an essay justifying OT as a career choice, reflecting on volunteer experience, prerequisite coursework, and other community service

Selected applicants must participate in an on-site meeting with the OTA Program Admission Committee

Tuition Fee

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International

21900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

21900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

14580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 486 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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