Entry-level OTD
Ithaca College OTD Program
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D.) · Ithaca, New York Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D.)
- Program length
- 5–6 years from first year (BS/OTD), or professional entry after a bachelor’s
Two routes: a combined BS in Occupational Science + OTD starting in the first year, or a professional entry-level OTD for applicants with a bachelor’s. Ithaca says ACOTE has granted Candidacy Status.
Source quote
“. Options at Ithaca College to Train as an Occupational Therapist Dual Degree BS/OTD and BS/MS Programs Start occupational therapy coursework from day one and earn your undergraduate and graduate degree in just five or six years. Professional Entry-Level Programs The PEL pathway is the perfect fit if you earned your bachelor’s degree in another major or are a career changer. Tuition an ... al therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by ACOTE. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- 321 Smiddy Hall, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Other programs at Ithaca College
- Entry-level master's — Ithaca, accredited
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.
Ithaca College OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Ithaca College’s OTD program?
5–6 years from first year (BS/OTD), or professional entry after a bachelor’s, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Ithaca College’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is Ithaca College’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in New York
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New York is handled by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Occupational Therapy). How to get licensed in New York →
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