Overview

The Occupational Therapy course from North Central College additionally, diving into these health professions early on will allow OT students to rapidly develop their skills in real-life situations.

This educational process, grounded in the college’s liberal arts tradition, will prepare you to collaborate inter-professionally within your communities. Our OT program links education, research, and practice; enabling you to grow throughout your career while providing occupation-based services to clients across the lifespan.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT):

Upon graduation, OT students can log into NBCOT and review requirements for registering and taking the OT certification examination.
To find out how you can obtain a license in the state of Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Resources. To obtain a license in another state, you will need to research that particular state’s requirement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuro Dysfunction Theory (online)
Pediatric Theory (online)
Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
Evidence-Based Practice Application (online)
Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

82 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Naperville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must apply online via the online application service OTCAS. Review all OTCAS and North Central College-specific instructions prior to completing the application process.

Submit the following documents to OTCAS:

Official transcripts showing an earned, four-year, bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation. Evidence of earning a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of reference:
- One letter from an occupational therapist
- Second letter from a professor who has taught the applicant or an academic advisor
- Third letter from either a supervisor or someone who can speak to the applicant’s work ethic
Personal statement as prompted in the OTCAS application.
Supplemental essay
Minimum 30 hours of documented observational/volunteer experience

Tuition Fees

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39565 USD / year

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39565 USD / year

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39565 USD / year

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Living costs

Naperville

United States

1120 - 1880 USD / month

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