Department of Occupational Therapy

We educate and prepare students on best practices, scholarship, research, advocacy, and innovation to address the complex human needs of health, wellness, restoration, and adaptation for optimal life engagement throughout the lifespan. We prioritize building collaborative communities, diversifying the profession, and facilitating a culture of service to all populations.

Advocacy We emphasize educating students in advocating on behalf of all whom we serve to receive the highest quality service relative to the needs of individuals, populations, and policies.

Altruism We invest in the welfare of others to improve the lived experience of those we serve.

Collaboration We seek partnerships across the university, within the occupational therapy profession, in our local communities, and globally to expand opportunities for our students, staff, and faculty.

Compassion We respond to the actions and context around us with an understanding that we can support others and learn from a moment in time for the long-term well-being of all.

Confidence & Competence We value balanced self-reflection to leverage our strengths in service to others and in developing our existing practice and potential.

Courage We value informed risk-taking for the evolution of our practice in service to society.

Ethics We are accountable to uphold the ethical principles of the profession.

Inclusion We welcome all individuals and perspectives to inform our understanding of human occupation.

Justice We believe in fair and equitable opportunities to live healthy and satisfying lives. We provide fair and just opportunities for all students.

Leadership We develop leaders who will advocate on behalf of individuals and populations.

Mutual Respect We choose to act in a manner that supports the best interests and well-being of all in our department, our university, and the communities we serve.

The University is committed to equity, diversity, and social justice. The Department of Occupational Therapy seeks to promote health equity and resist systemic and medical racism by preparing students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to provide equitable services at all levels: individual, organizational, community, and societal. The curriculum aspires to promote population health and anti-racist education and practices. This includes topics, materials, activities, and clinical case methods that embrace diversity in all forms, such as: race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexuality, education, occupation, socioeconomic status, personality, physical appearance, body function, diagnosis, intellect, or mental health status.

Again, on behalf of the university administration, occupational therapy faculty, students, and staff, welcome to California State University Dominguez Hills!

With warmest regards from the entire Toro Nation,  

The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by 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; accred@aota.org. The AOTA telephone number is: (301) 652-6611. Effective January 1, 2007, Occupational Therapy educational programs are only accredited at the post-baccalaureate degree level.

AOTA - The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
CBOT - California Board of Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Exam Results

Licensure

Graduates wishing to practice in the state of California must apply for a state license to practice. State licensure is based on successful completion of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

Certification

Graduates of the MSOT Program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists administered by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the graduate will be an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).

Felony conviction and the National Board Examination

A student having record of a felony conviction is advised to submit necessary documents to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) for a background review prior to application. This is recommended because a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or to attain state licensure. NBCOT’s certification examination application contains character review questions that must be answered by all exam candidates applying for the certification examination. Applicants who answer “yes” to any of these questions must submit an explanation and official documentation regarding their background to NBCOT’s Regulatory Affairs Department at the time of application to take the examination. This information will be reviewed by the NBCOT on an individual basis prior to determining exam eligibility.

An individual who is considering entering an Occupational Therapy educational program or has already entered an educational program can have his or her background reviewed prior to actually applying for the exam by requesting an early determination review. If you have additional questions or would like additional information, you may contact the Credentialing Services at NBCOT, located at One Bank Street, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20878;(301) 990-7979; info@nbcot.org. Contact professional.conduct@nbcot.org. 

The NBCOT Exam Results - MSOT Program

Data on this webpage meets requirement for the new 2018 ACOTE standard A.4.2 related to publication of program outcome

NBCOT School Pass Rate Link

Graduation Rate - MSOT Program