OTA bachelor's degree
University of North Alabama OTA (Bachelor’s) Program
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant · Florence, Alabama Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
UNA says the program has received ACOTE candidacy approval.
Source quote
“highly respected undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. In addition, the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care holds provisional accreditation, and the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program has received candidacy approval. Together, these programs reflect UNA’s strong commitment to preparing healthcare professionals for today’s dynamic healthcare environment. With a diverse stud”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- OTA bachelor's degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632
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 North Alabama
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy — Florence, 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.
Pay in Alabama
$62,250median annual pay
$50,120–$79,60010th–90th percentile
750occupational therapy assistants employed
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Alabama is handled by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Alabama →
More OTA programs in Alabama
- Wallace State Community College OTA associate degree
- Coastal Alabama Community College OTA associate degree