Occupational Therapy Schools in Indiana

The Indiana state has 6 ACOTE accredited Occupational therapy Schools which provides an entry-level master degree or Doctor of Occupational therapy program. Plus, the state also has 1 ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools which provides an associate degree. The license is required to practice as an OT or OTA in the state of Indiana and it’s compulsory for the graduates of OT schools to apply for the licensure.

The 6 Occupational therapy schools in Indiana are-

1. Huntington University
2. Indiana Wesleyan University
3. University of Indianapolis
4. Indiana State University
5. Indiana University
6. University of Southern Indiana

Occupational therapy in Indiana-

The occupational therapist, Occupational therapy assistant, and OT/OTA students have their own state association, i.e. IOTA (Indiana Occupational Therapy Association).

The IOTA is a non-profit volunteer organization which provides a professional community for its members. The IOTA is a state-based professional organization and public voice for the occupational therapy profession in the Indiana.

The main role of the association is to promote the occupational therapy profession, create public awareness, provide support to the therapist in continuing education and improve and maintain the quality of occupational therapy profession in the state of Indiana. The IOTA is an affiliated state body of the American Occupational therapy association.

Website – www.inota.com

Occupational therapy License in Indiana-

Occupational therapist and Occupational therapy Assistants are required to get a license from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

The minimum requirements for the license are-

• Entry-level master degree or OTD degree
• NBCOT exam’s passing certificate.
• Application fees of $100 ($50 for temporary license).

Temporary OT/OTA License:

 A temporary permit to practice as an occupational therapist (OT) or as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) may be granted to persons who have completed the educational and experience requirements for licensure and are waiting to take or receive the results of the certification examination. A person with a temporary permit may only practice occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting under the direct supervision of an Indiana certified occupational therapist that is responsible for the patient.

Indiana Occupational Therapy Programs-

#1 Huntington University-

OT school Overview

Huntington University
Course Offered–	Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)- entry level
University Campus	Fort Wayne, IN
Public or Private-	Private Institute.
OTD Director-	Ruth Ford
Course Duration-	3-year program (including fieldworks).
Seat capacity	56 admits per year. (Spring-22 & Fall-34)
OT Admission	Twice a year (Spring & Fall).
Application Procedure	Submit an online application through OTCAS; A personal Interview.
Minimum Requirement (OTD)	A bachelor’s degree; GPA of 3.0 or better in all college coursework; Competitive GRE score; 3 letters of recommendations; An essay; Provide proof of over 50 hours of observational, volunteer, and/or work experience in occupational therapy.
Prerequisite Course work (OTD)	Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab; Biology with Lab; Introduction to Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Social Science; Statistics; Medical Terminology.
Address	Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program 1819 Carew Street Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4705 Email-graduate@huntington.edu
Website	www.huntington.edu/

#2 Indiana Wesleyan University-
OT school Overview-

Indiana Wesleyan University School of Health Sciences
Course Offered–	Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)- entry level
University Campus	Marion, IN
Public or Private-	Private Institute.
Program Director-	Douglas Morris
Course Duration-	2.5-year program (105 credit hours).
Seat capacity	30 admits per year.
OT Admission	Once a year (Fall).
Application Procedure	Submit an online application through OTCAS; A personal Interview.
Minimum Requirement (OTD)	A bachelor’s degree; GPA of 3.0 or better in all college coursework; Competitive GRE score; Completed documentation of volunteer/paid experience showing at least 10 hours of volunteer, work, or shadowing experience in at least two (2) OT practice environments.
Prerequisite Course work (OTD)	Human anatomy & physiology I & II (with lab); Any general psychology course; Any abnormal psychology or psychopathology course; Any lifespan human development or developmental psychology course; Research methods course with health professions or behavioral research focus; Any introductory (or higher) physics course; Any statistics course (math or psychology); Any sociology or anthropology course with a multicultural theme; Any medical terminology course.
Address	Occupational Therapy Program 4201 South Washington Street Marion, IN 46953-4974 Email- doug.morris@indwes.edu
Website	www.indwes.edu/otd

#3 University of Indianapolis

The Occupational therapy school offers two entry-level programs. Both the MOT and OTD are accredited by ACOTE. The entry-level programs (OTD and MOT) differ in two ways: the format and the clinical experiences. The OTD program meets five days per week and requires an additional level of in-depth fieldwork experience. The MOT program meets two days per week and works well for career changers and those who wish to continue working while going to school.

The OT school also offers undergraduate Pre-Occupational Therapy program.

University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy
Courses Offered–	Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)- entry level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)- Entry level
University Campus	Indianapolis, IN
Public or Private-	Private Institute.
Program Director-	Dr. Julie Bednarski
Course Duration-	OTD- 3-year program (105 credit hours). MOT- 3 ½-year program (76 credit hours).
Seat capacity	55 admits per year (MOT)
OT Admission	OTD-Fall MOT- Spring (January).
Application Procedure	Submit an online application through OTCAS; A personal Interview.
Minimum Requirement (OTD and MOT)	A bachelor’s degree; GPA of 3.0 or better in all college coursework; GRE score- not required; 3 letters of recommendation; Communication skills, professional goals, related experiences, knowledge of occupational therapy, and professionalism.
Prerequisite Course work (OTD and MOT)	Human anatomy & physiology with lab; Biology or zoology; Chemistry; Physics; Statistics; General Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Lifespan Psychology; Sociology or Anthropology; Written and verbal communication- English composition, literature, Speech; Medical Terminology.
Address	School of Occupational Therapy 1400 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227-3630 Email- ot@uindy.edu
Website	http://ot.uindy.edu

#4 Indiana State University-
OT school Overview

Indiana State University College of Health and Human Services
Course Offered–	Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
University Campus	Terre Haute, IN
Public or Private-	Public Institute.
Program Chairperson-	Dr. John Pommier
Course Duration-	3-year program (81 credit hours).
Seat capacity	30 admits per year.
OT Admission	Once a year (Fall).
Application Procedure	An online application to the college and one online application through OTCAS.
Minimum Requirement (MSOT)	A bachelor’s degree; GPA of 3.0 or better in all college coursework; 3 letters of recommendation (1 from OTR, 1 from Rehab professionals (OT/PT/SLP), 1 from a professor); GRE score 290 (combined score); OT Observation in at least two diverse settings is recommended for a total of 40 hours.
Prerequisite Course work (MSOT)	Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab; Statistics; Medical Terminology; General Psychology; Life Span Psychology that includes birth through older adult; Abnormal Psychology; Sociology or Anthropology.
Address	Occupational Therapy Program Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation Sycamore Center for Wellness and Applied Medicine, Room 246, Terre Haute, IN 47809-0001 Email- paula.jarrard@indstate.edu
Website	www.indstate.edu

#5 Indiana University

This OT school is preparing occupational therapists from 60 years. The OT school is having excellent faculty and some of them are part of national association AOTA. The program is also rated high in the OT ranking and having 100% passing rate (last 3 years).

The OT school has discontinued the MS in Occupational therapy program and started the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (candidacy status).

The OT school also offers a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Post-Professional Degree, which is an online program.

Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Courses Offered–	Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) –entry level and OTD –post professional degree
University Campus	Indianapolis, IN
Public or Private-	Public Institute.
Interim Chair-	Patricia J Scott
Course Duration-	3-year program (9 semesters).
Seat capacity	—
OT Admission	Once a year (Fall).
Application Procedure	An online application to the college and one online application through OTCAS.
Minimum Requirement (OTD)	A bachelor’s degree; GPA of 3.0 or better in all college coursework; 3 letters of recommendation; OT Observation in at least three diverse settings is recommended for a total of 40 hours.
Prerequisite Course work (OTD)	Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab; Statistics; General Psychology; Life Span Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Sociology or Anthropology. Statistics; Medical Terminology.
Address	Department of Occupational Therapy 1140 West Michigan Street, Coleman Hall 311 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119 Email- otadmit@iupui.edu
Website	shrs.iupui.edu

#6 University of Southern Indiana-

The OT school offers entry level MSOT program and OTA program.

University of Southern Indiana School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Courses Offered–	Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) –entry level and OTD –post professional degree
University Campus	Evansville, IN
Public or Private-	Public Institute.
Program Chair-	Dr. Mary Kay Arvin
Course Duration-	2-year program (75 credit hours).
Seat capacity	—
OT Admission	Once a year (Fall).
Application Procedure	An online application to the college and one online application through OTCAS.
Minimum Requirement (OTD)	A bachelor’s degree; GPA of 3.0 or better in all college coursework; 2 letters of recommendation (1 from an OTR & 1 from a professor);
Prerequisite Course work (OTD)	Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2; General Psychology; Life Span Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Sociology or Anthropology. Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Kinesiology; Medical Terminology; Statistics.
Address	Occupational Therapy Program 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, IN 47712-3534 Email- otinfo@usi.edu
Website	www.usi.edu

Indiana Occupational therapy Assistant (OTA) program-

This is the only running OTA program in the state of Indiana.

#1 University of Southern Indiana
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 
College of Nursing and Health Professions 
8600 University Boulevard 
Evansville, IN 47712-3534 

Occupational Therapy jobs in Indiana-

The outlook for occupational therapy employment is very good in Indiana. The United States’s Bureau of Labor Statistics includes occupational therapy as one of its fastest-growing occupations, with registered occupational therapists predicted to have a faster than average growth (21- 36%). Many Health Care Recruitment providers have reported a shortage of occupational therapists and OTA in Indiana. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 2,670 employed and licensed occupational therapists in Indiana in May 2016. And the requirement of license practitioner is increasing. Huge opportunities are there in Indiana for the occupational therapist and occupational therapy Assistant.

Occupational Therapy Salary in Indiana-

As per indeed.com, the average salary of an occupational therapist in Indiana was $78,000 per annum (in 2016) and According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual and hourly income of occupational therapy professionals was $76,360 and $36.71, respectively in May 2016.