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3+3/4+3 Occupational Therapy
Loras College BA/BS + St Ambrose University OTD
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Loras College students have early admission and shortened pathways into the accredited St. Ambrose University Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Occupational therapy education began at St. Ambrose in 1989 and offers Iowa’s first accredited, entry-level doctoral program.
Gain early admission into the OTD program
How Does it Work?
The OTD program uses an innovative hybrid delivery model. This very interactive program includes two years of online and on-campus courses.
- Degrees earned: Loras College BS/BA, St. Ambrose University OTD
- Students can gain conditional admission to the St. Ambrose University OTD program as high school or first-year Loras students.
- Students accepted into the program can complete both degrees in six years through a 3+3 agreement. A 4+3 option is available also.
- Stay at Loras all six years.
Learn More
Student tuition and fees for the doctor of occupational therapy program are determined by St. Ambrose University. Visit the SAU website for more information about tuition, associated fees, and financial aid.
Visit St Ambrose OTD for more information on the program, the curriculum, and the admissions requirements.
Accreditation
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program at St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Student Outcomes
St. Ambrose University doctor of occupational therapy students have excellent NBCOT certification exam pass rates. Visit the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOT website for student exam outcomes.
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Over the last four years, 87 percent of undergraduate students have completed their degree in four years or less.
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STRAIGHT TALK FROM A DUHAWK
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— Joe Eichhorn, ’22
Belle Plaine, IA