Entry-level OTD
California Baptist University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) (in development) · Riverside, California Applicant
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) (in development)
No program page yet. CBU’s faculty job posting for the founding director describes a projected program launch in Fall 2028.
Source quote
“apist in the US with eligibility to gain licensure in CA is required. Teaching Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of building a high-quality OTD program with a projected program launch in Fall 2028. CBU faculty members will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellent teaching and be expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and service. The s”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Applicant
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
An institution that has applied to ACOTE to start this program. It is at the very start of the accreditation process.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Pay in California
$124,510median annual pay
$85,550–$158,56010th–90th percentile
13,810occupational therapists employed
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →
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