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Program Outcomes
Graduates Engage in Scholarship Activities While Enrolled in the OT Program
78% presented at a state and/or national conference
69% submitted a manuscript for publication
58% served in a leadership role
30% applied for a grant to support their research
87% of graduates report that they are extremely satisfied with their education
88% of graduates report they would highly recommend our program
Graduates are Eligible to take the NBCOT Examination
Students must complete all graduation, fieldwork, and capstone rotation requirements in a timely manner. Students must complete Level II fieldwork and experiential requirements within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program and prior to engaging in the residency component of the curriculum. NAU’s graduates are eligible to sit for the examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy® (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice. However, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. Visit the NBCOT website for more details.
Licensure
Successful completion and graduation from the NAU Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program leads to licensure in the United States. For information on licensure for the NAU OTD degree by state, view the NAU Professional Licensure by State table.
NAU OT Graduate Outcomes
The table below displays the three-year graduation and retention rates, and NBCOT certification examination results, and the percentage of graduates who obtain an Arizona licensure after graduation.
| Grad. Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Grad. Rate | New grads. who took the exam | New grads. who pass the exam | NBCOT pass rate for new grads. | Licensed to practice in Arizona* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total 4-year| 227/224 | 98% | 177 | 177 | 100% | 77% |
|
| 2022 | 45/45 | 100% | 45 | 45 | 100% | 73% |
| 2023 | 43/43 | 100% | 43 | 43 | 100% | 81% |
| 2020 | 46/45 | 98% | 45 | 45 | 100% | 73% |
| 2021 | 45/44 | 98% | 44 | 44 | 100% | 82% |
| 2024 | 48/47 | 98% | ** | ** | ** | ** |
*Within one-year of graduation.
** In progress.
For official NBCOT data results, please visit the School Performance Data web page.
State Licensure
For more information on Arizona licensing requirements please contact the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners at 602-589-8352 or online at https://ot.az.gov/.
For those interested in licensing requirements outside the state of Arizona please visit the NBCOT OT STATE Regulatory Board Contact List at the NBCOT website.