Entry-level OTD
Des Moines University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Des Moines, Iowa Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 33 months (eight terms)
- Format
- Campus or hybrid pathway (labs on campus for both)
Source quote
“spans 33 months across eight terms. Traditional Campus Pathway: Engage in most class and laboratory sessions face-to-face on campus. Hybrid Pathway: Engage in class sessions virtually (synchronou ... spans 33 months across eight terms. Traditional Campus Pathway: Engage in most class and laboratory sessions face-to-face on campus. Hybrid Pathway: Engage in class sessions virtually (synchronously or asynchronously) and attend laboratory sessions face-to-face on campus. Two 12-week Level II fieldwork placements at over 300 sites across the U.S. and internationally.”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 8025 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50266
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
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.
Des Moines University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Des Moines University’s OTD program?
33 months (eight terms), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
Is Des Moines University’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
Pay in Iowa
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Iowa is handled by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Iowa →
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