Start your career at Stony Brook University's nationally ranked Department of Occupational Therapy! You’re not just earning a degree—you’re preparing to lead in the field. Our program is designed to deliver a rigorous, dynamic Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) experience, preparing you for success on the national NBCOT certification exam and a fulfilling career.
Personalized Mentorship and Experiential Learning
What sets us apart is our commitment to student-centered learning and personalized mentorship. You will experience more than just lectures; you will gain robust, hands-on clinical experience through ongoing community projects and unique interdisciplinary opportunities within the School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine.
Our diverse, dedicated faculty are not just teachers—they are leaders in the field. We strongly encourage students to join them in groundbreaking scholarship and research, gaining experience that distinguishes you in the job market. This support doesn't end at graduation; our faculty mentorship often extends well beyond your academic years, ensuring you have long-term guidance as you begin your professional journey.
Training Leaders for Social Justice
Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice are core to the Stony Brook OT mission. Consistent with AOTA principles, we actively foster an inclusive culture, committing to prepare advocates and ethical leaders who recognize and address systemic bias in healthcare. By training here, you will be equipped to provide compassionate, equitable, and effective care for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, ready to drive meaningful change in practice and advocacy.
Our Commitment: Innovation and Excellence
You'll be joining a department with a clear vision for the future. Our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan focuses explicitly on student excellence, innovation, and community-centric values, ensuring your education is always aligned with the evolving demands of the profession.
Accreditation Status:
Our entry-level OTD program currently holds Candidacy Status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: 301-652-AOTA
acoteonline.org
Candidacy Status is the highest level of pre-accreditation. We are fully committed to achieving Accreditation Status following the required on-site evaluation, which is the final step for graduates to be eligible to sit for the national NBCOT certification examination.
We encourage you to explore our website to see the inspiring work of our faculty and students. Even better, we invite you to connect with us in person! Schedule a meeting with faculty or attend one of our monthly information sessions to see firsthand where your occupational therapy career can begin.
Best wishes,
Dale Coffin Ed.D., OTR/L
Clinical Associate Professor
Chairperson, Occupational Therapy Program
