Entry-level OTD · OTA-to-OT bridge
Southern California University of Health Sciences OTD Bridge Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Los Angeles Metro) · Whittier, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Los Angeles Metro)
- Program length
- 2 years 3 months
- Format
- Full-time, online-hybrid (live online coursework plus on-campus intensives)
SCU also runs an OTA-to-OTD bridge for licensed OTAs.
Source quote
“or those who are already licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and want to advance their careers and make an even greater impact. Program at a Glance Full-time, online-hybrid program lasting 2 years and 3 months Year 1: Students participate in live, online coursework and come to campus at the end of each term for immersive, hands-on clinical training Year 2: Students c ... he Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) . Is there a pathway for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs)? Yes. SCU’s OTA-to-OTD Bridge lets current OTAs earn a full Doctor of Occupational Therapy in roughly two and a half years. More details are available on the OTA to OTD Bridge page . Can I transfer credit or get advanced placement? No. The program do”
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
- 75-100%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- 16200 Amber Valley Drive, Whittier, CA 90604
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025
| 2025 |
|---|
| 100% |
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.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $113,928
fixed-rate tuition guarantee for the full program.
From the program’s published cost table on scuhs.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
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.
Southern California University of Health Sciences OTD Bridge Program: FAQ
How long is Southern California University of Health Sciences’s OTD bridge program?
2 years 3 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Southern California University of Health Sciences’s OTD bridge program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Southern California University of Health Sciences’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Southern California University of Health Sciences’s OTD bridge program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $113,928 (fixed-rate tuition guarantee for the full program). Living costs are extra.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences’s OTD bridge 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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