The Future of Occupational Therapy Is Here

With an average annual income of $93K+, and more than 16,000 new jobs expected in the coming years, there’s no question that becoming an Occupational Therapist is a smart move. And now, thanks to the King’s College 3+3 B.S./O.T.D. program, you can get started even faster.

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KING'S COLLEGE: EXCELLENCE THROUGH INNOVATION

6 Years, 2 Degrees

Our 3+3 B.S./O.T.D. program allows you to earn your bachelor’s in exercise science (with a minor in neuroscience and psychology) and doctorate in occupational therapy with a specialization in leadership in just six years—saving you a full year of additional study and tuition costs.

DEVELOP DISTINCT EXPERTISE

You're entering a diverse occupation, and our program will expose you to the full breadth and depth of the field. A specialization in leadership is baked into our innovative curriculum, and additional specializations in social justice, innovation, neurodiversity, and trauma informed care can be attained through graduate electives.

PERSONAL ATTENTION

We'll work with you to build a learning plan that meets your needs and fuels your passions. Our curriculum features a leadership and mentoring program with top clinicians, leaders, and businesses in the field, and our faculty experts are as relatable as they are experienced. You'll benefit from intensive one-on-one time with them beginning in your first year.

SOME PROGRAMS MEET STANDARDS; OURS EXCEEDS THEM

As a 3+3 student at King’s, you’ll learn to identify and use evidence-based practice, critical inquiry, and clinical reasoning to serve an ever diverse and dynamic world—using leadership, advocacy, and ethics in everything you do.

Our “learn by doing” philosophy is built on transformational instruction. Years one through three are spent building an unshakeable foundation, during which you’ll learn the essentials of the OT profession. Beginning in year four, OT becomes the focus as you identify and pursue your unique path into the profession. Extensive fieldwork, a doctoral capstone, and individual mentorship provide the professional preparation you need to hit the ground running after graduation.

CORE
VALUES

Responsive occupation-based interventions
Excellence through innovation
Clinical curiosity and reasoning
Leadership, advocacy, and scholarship in everyday practice

CURRICULAR
FOCUS

Social justice
Interprofessional and community collaboration
Reflective practice
Dynamic and diverse nature of occupations across the lifespan

ACOTE

King’s College has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

12%

Expected job growth, 2022-2032
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$93K+

Average annual salary for Occupational Therapists

26 YEARS

King's has been ranked a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report's

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King’s College entry-level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association located at:

c/o Accreditation Department

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E

Bethesda, MD 20814

Tel: 301-652-6611

https://acoteonline.org/

The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates are 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 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.

Under the 2023 ACOTE Standards, OTD students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and then undertake an individual 14‑week full-time capstone experience, which may only begin after all coursework and Level II fieldwork, and after having completed preparatory activities (e.g., literature review, needs assessment, goals/objectives, evaluation plan) as defined in Standard D.1.3.

Please visit www.kings.edu/OTD for the most recent accreditation information.