What is an entry-level degree for occupational therapists?
An entry-level degree for occupational therapists is the degree required to enter the profession and to be eligible to sit for the Occupational Therapist Registered OTR® examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). Occupational therapy requires that the entry-level degree be a postbaccalaureate degree. Currently, occupational therapist entry-level degrees are either master’s or doctoral degrees. Students who have successfully completed an accredited entry-level degree program may be eligible to sit for the national certification examination as an occupational therapist. Please refer to individual institutions offering occupational therapist entry-level degree programs for details and prerequisite information.
