Entry-level OTD
San Jose State University OTD Program
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · San Jose, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Source quote
“either a Doctorate (Entry-Level OTD - launched in Spring 2023) or a Master's degree (MSOT)”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Public
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0059
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 30 hours recommended (not required) source
OTCAS 2026–2027: $172 for the first program, $71 for each additional one. OTCAS guide.
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Other programs at San Jose State University
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) — San Jose, 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.
San Jose State University OTD Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for San Jose State University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 30 hours recommended (not required). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is San Jose State 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 California
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →
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