Skip to content

OTA bachelor's degree

Utah Valley University OTA (Bachelor’s) Program

Occupational Therapy Assistant, B.S. · Lehi, Utah Candidacy

From the program’s website

Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant, B.S.
Credits
122
Format
In-person (Lehi campus)
Source quote
“formation Graduation Student Code of Conduct Tuition &​ Fees Home › College of Health and Public Service › Allied Health › Occupational Therapy Assistant, B.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant, B.S. Overview Requirements Graduation Plan Online Grad Plan Learning Outcomes Careers Visit the Occupational Therapy Assistant page for more information on the program and access to advising. Program De ... nd Leadership 3 OT 4400 Baccalaureate Project I 3 Credit Hours 17 Semester 8 OT 4720 Fieldwork IIA 6 OT 4800 Baccalaureate Project II 3 OT 4820 Fieldwork IIB 6 Credit Hours 15 Total Credit Hours 122 An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, indivi”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

Visit the official program page ↗

From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Candidacy
Degree level
OTA bachelor's degree
Institution type
Public
Next ACOTE on-site review
2026/2027
Address
2889 Ashton Blvd, Lehi, UT 84043

A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
3.0 (prerequisite GPA) source
Observation hours
12 hours source

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

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.

Utah Valley University OTA (Bachelor’s) Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for Utah Valley University’s OTA (Bachelor’s) program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (prerequisite GPA). Observation hours: 12 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

Is Utah Valley University’s OTA (Bachelor’s) 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 Utah

$66,080median annual pay
$42,690–$94,87010th–90th percentile
280occupational 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 Utah is handled by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. How to get licensed in Utah →

More OTA programs in Utah

All OTA programs in Utah →