Pace University students and faculty working in the occupational therapy lab
Occupational Therapy

Accreditation

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) is an accrediting body for occupational therapy education.

Accreditation Status

The MSOT Program has been registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The MSOT program received 7-year initial accreditation in August 2021. The next onsite visit from ACOTE will be scheduled within academic year 2027/2028.

The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree 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.

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.

Program Outcomes

Exciting Enhancements to Pace University’s Occupational Therapy Program

Smarter, More Streamlined Curriculum*
Our OT program has undergone an extensive curriculum revision, aligning with the latest professional standards to better prepare graduates for the NBCOT licensure exam and clinical practice. Present OTKE practice exam scores suggest Pace OT students are performing above the national average.

Graduate Sooner, Start Impacting Lives Faster*
We’re actively reducing the program length from to 24 months and lowering the total credit requirement—giving students a faster, more efficient path to graduation without compromising quality.

2-Day Per Week Schedule
Our flexible two-day-per-week in-person class schedule is designed to support work-life balance and optimize your time, allowing space for fieldwork, studying, or personal obligations.

State-of-the-Art Experiential Learning
Gain hands-on experience through our advanced simulation labs, real-world case scenarios, and immersive learning environments that bridge classroom theory with clinical reality.

Future-Forward Learning Environment
From interactive classroom strategies to faculty mentorship and clinical reasoning development, our program delivers a learning experience that’s as dynamic and forward-thinking as the profession itself.

Career-Ready in Every Way
Whether in the classroom, lab, or field, every part of the revised program is built to equip you with the confidence, competence, and compassion to thrive in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

*For Fall 2026 incoming students

  • Graduate Year 2024

    • Students Entering/Graduating: 22/21
    • Graduation Rate: 95%

    Graduate Year 2023

    • Students Entering/Graduating: 27/27
    • Graduation Rate: 100%

    Graduate Year 2022

    • Students Entering/Graduating: 26/23
    • Graduation Rate: 88.46%

    Total

    • Students Entering/Graduating: 75/71
    • Graduation Rate: 94.49%

  • 3 most recent calendar years: 2022–2024

    Percentage of new graduates who passed*

    • 2024 NBCOT Pass Rate: 79%
    • 2023 NBCOT Pass Rate: 79%
    • 2022 NBCOT Pass Rate: 59%

    Total/Average NBCOT Pass Rate: 72%

    *New Graduate test takers are those who take the exam within one year of degree conferral and include taking tests in the calendar year following degree conferral.

    Program results can be found on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) School Performance page.