OTA associate degree
Marian University OTA Program
Occupational Therapy Assistant (associate degree) · Indianapolis, Indiana Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (associate degree)
- Program length
- 2 years
Marian says its entry-level OT programs have been granted ACOTE Candidacy Status.
Source quote
“based coursework with immersive fieldwork, preparing you to help clients of every age live fuller, more independent lives. Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Occupational Therapy Assistant Step into a hands-on career in two years. As an OTA, you'll work side by side with therapists and clients, guiding the daily practice that turns treatment plans into real progress. Occupational Therap ... with children, adults, or older adults, occupational therapists make a tangible difference in people's daily lives. Learn More About OT Accreditation Statement The Marian University entry-level occupational therapy programs have applied for accreditation and have been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Aven”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Other programs at Marian University
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) — Indianapolis, candidacy
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Indianapolis, candidacy
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 16 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Marian University OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Marian University’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
Is Marian University’s OTA 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 Indiana
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Indiana is handled by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee (Professional Licensing Agency). How to get licensed in Indiana →
More OTA programs in Indiana
- Huntington University OTA bachelor's degree
- Indiana University Kokomo OTA bachelor's degree
- University of Southern Indiana OTA associate degree
- Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus OTA associate degree