Entry-level OTD
Long Island University - Brooklyn OTD Program
Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Brooklyn, New York Applicant
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (full-time)
- Credits
- 98
- Format
- Traditional (on campus)
- Start term
- September (planned first cohort September 2027)
LIU is awaiting New York State (NYSED) approval and ACOTE has granted Applicant status. LIU expects to notify applicants in December 2026 for a September 2027 cohort, pending both approvals.
Source quote
“ity Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Program Description The Long Island University School of Health Professions, entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD), is a full-time, traditional three-year program totaling 98 credits. The program prepares students for careers in occupational therapy, a high-demand health profession that uses occupations to promote health and wellness, maxim ... ure. The Department of Occupational Therapy has applied to the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) to offer an entry level clinical doctorate (OTD). We are currently awaiting NYSED approval. The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) has granted the program Applicant status. Applications are being accepted and the program ... e Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) has granted the program Applicant status. Applications are being accepted and the program is anticipating notifying students of admissions in December 2026 for a September 2027 cohort, pending NYSED and ACOTE approval. We will update the webpage once approval is granted. Graduation Requirements To be eligible for graduation students must complete all required course work wit”
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
- 1 University Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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.
Long Island University - Brooklyn OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Long Island University - Brooklyn’s OTD program?
3 years (full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
Is Long Island University - Brooklyn’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Applicant” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). An institution that has applied to ACOTE to start this program. It is at the very start of the accreditation process.
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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