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NBCOT
Printer-friendly versionNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
The Indiana State University OT Program is accredited, and graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapist.
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Administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Criminal background check
- Students with a criminal background should check with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy before applying to the Master’s program to see if they are eligible to be certified as an occupational therapist. Please note: individuals with a felony conviction may not be able to sit for the national certification exam and will therefore not be credentialed.
- Character Review process
- Criminal background check
- After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
- Most states also require licensure to practice with state licenses usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
- Graduation Rates
- School performance
Admission Statistics
| Number of Applicants | 235 |
| Number of New Entrants | 30 |
| Indiana Residents | 20 |
| Non-Indiana Residents | 10 |
| International | 0 |
| Average Overall GPA | 3.49 |
| Overall GPA Range | 3.06 - 3.95 |
| Average Prerequisite GPA | 3.06 |
| Overall Prerequisite Range | 3.04 - 3.93 |
| Average GRE Score | 293 |
| GRE Overall Range | 277 - 304 |
Indiana Residents
| Municipality of Residence when application was made: (City) | Bloomington, Brownsburg, Butler, Chesterton, Evansville, Hobart, Indianapolis, Merrillville, Noblesville, North Manchester, Patoka, Rosedale, Terre Haute |
| Undergraduate Institutions | Ball State, Bowling Green State, Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Illinois University, Elgin Community College, Greenville College, Iowa State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Ivy Tech, John A Logan College, Joliet Junior College, Lewis University, Lincoln Land Community College, Marian University, McKendree University, Miami University, Moraine Valley Community College, Oakland City University, Purdue, Rend Lake College, Scott Community College, South Suburban College, Southern Illinois University, Taylor University, University of Evansville, University of Illinois, University of Southern Indiana, Vincennes University, Walsh University, Waubonsee Community College, Western Michigan University, Wilbur Wright College, William Rainey Harper College. |
| Average Number of Institutions attended prior to Indiana State University | 2 |
| Rural Health Initiative Letter of Support | 0 |