Accreditation Information and Program Outcomes
Department of Occupational Therapy
Accreditation
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification 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, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
7501 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 510E
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Program Outcomes
Program results from the
Graduation Rate
The total number of graduates from the 91 Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program during the three-year period of 2024-2026 was 142.
| Graduation Year | Total of Program Graduates Per Academic Year (May include graduates from a prior cohort) | Graduation Rate By Cohort Graduating/Entering |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | 92% 46/50 |
| 2025 | 48 | 98% 49/50 |
| 2026 | 47 | 92% 46/50 |
| Total | 142 | 95% 141/150 |
Institutional Accreditation
91 is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. 91 also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of 91 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on The Commission on Colleges and Universities’ website ().
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. As stated on their , “It is important to emphasize that this change does not affect the accreditation status of any member institution” including 91. Throughout 91’s and the Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,” “CC&U,” or "SACSCOC."
91 Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site of 91 where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. Throughout 91’s and 91 Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,” “CC&U,” or “SACSCOC.” |