Entry-level OTD
Howard University OTD Program
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy · Washington, District of Columbia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Program length
- 3 years
Source quote
“xperiences, candidates can sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The timeframe for completion of the entry-level program is three-years, which includes all didactic coursework, competency examinations, fieldwork experiences, doctoral capstone experience, and capstone project. Students must comp”
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
- Share taught by distance education
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- 801 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
55% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 77.5% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 55% |
Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.
Admission requirements
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
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.
Howard University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Howard University’s OTD program?
3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Howard University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 40 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Howard University’s NBCOT pass rate?
55% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 77.5% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Howard 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 District of Columbia
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
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