Entry-level OTD
University of Louisiana at Monroe OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Monroe, Louisiana Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (9 semesters)
Source quote
“The new OTD program consists of 9 semesters (3 years) and is designed for students who are not currently occupational therapy practi[tioners]”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA 71209
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 University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant — Monroe, accredited
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – OTA to MOT Bridge — Monroe, 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.
University of Louisiana at Monroe OTD Program: FAQ
How long is University of Louisiana at Monroe’s OTD program?
3 years (9 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
Is University of Louisiana at Monroe’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 Louisiana
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Louisiana is handled by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. How to get licensed in Louisiana →
More OT programs in Louisiana
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Entry-level master's
- Louisiana State University Health Shreveport Entry-level OTD
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Entry-level OTD