Colleen Sunderlin
Colleen Sunderlin
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy / Department Chair
(315) 792-3150
Occupational Therapy Department
What We Do
Building on a liberal arts foundation, the mission of Utica University's occupational therapy is to facilitate learners' transformation into autonomous thinkers, competent therapists, and innovative leaders through scholarly, professional, and community-oriented educational experiences.
Office Location
230 Addison Miller White Hall
Welcome to the homepage of the Occupational Therapy Department at Utica University.
OT M.S. & B.S. to M.S. Program OT Post-Professional Doctorate
The Occupational Therapy program at Utica University is distinctive in its collaborative community alliances that enable faculty and students to meet the needs of society while promoting critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and skill development.
Current approaches to adult education are used to facilitate students' development into highly competent, ethical, entry-level occupational therapy practitioners who are well-prepared to take their place within multiple health care venues in a rapidly changing, global economy.
Our graduates work in a variety of arenas of health care including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, and community programs and private practice. Students and graduates have presented at national and state conferences and many have published in occupational therapy journals and health related journals.
Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy program is:
- approved by the New York State Education Department
- fully accredited through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
The phone number for ACOTE is (301) 652-AOTA [301-652-2682]. The web address of ACOTE is www.acoteonline.org.
Student Outcomes
Graduation rates: The total number of graduates from the Occupational Therapy program at Utica University during the 3-year period of 2019-2021 was 170, with an overall graduation rate of 99%.
| Graduation Year | Students entering/graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56/56 | 100% |
| 2021 | 54/56 | 96% |
| 2020 | 56/58 | 96% |
| Total: | 166/170 | 98% |
All Utica College MS/OT program graduates are eligible to apply and sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), located at One Bank Street, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; phone (301) 990-7979. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination and/or obtain a state license as an occupational therapist.
NBCOT Certification Exam Results:
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx
Phone:
301-990-7979
Email:
info@nbcot.org
Address:
One Bank Street
Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
| Graduation year | % pass |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% |
| 2020 | 91% |
| 2019 | 93% |
Curriculum
The curriculum prepares students to assume multiple Occupational Therapy roles working with individuals of all ages and abilities. We offer both a day and a weekend schedule of courses leading to a master's degree in occupational therapy. Day courses are provided in a traditional Monday through Friday format. Weekend courses are tailored for working adults, offering a blended curriculum of weekend classes and distance education. Weekend classes are typically scheduled 7-8 weekends per semester.
Admission to the Program
We offer three entry options: First-Year, Transfer, and Graduate.
Cost of Attendance - Fall 2020 - Spring 2022 Cohort
| Cost* | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Total Cost of the 5-semester program |
| Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 (paid per credit - 6 credits) | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | ||
| Tuition | $17,627 | $17,627 | $7,050 | $18,244 | $18,244 | $78,792 |
| Fees | $275 | $275 | $125 | $475 | $475 | $1,625 |
| Books and Supplies | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $1,750 |
| Loan Fees | $109 | $109 | $109 | $109 | $109 | $545 |
| Personal Expenses | $550 | $550 | $550 | $550 | $550 | $2,750 |
| Room and Board / LA | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $31,250 |
| Transportation | $859 | $859 | $859 | $859 | $859 | $4,295 |
| Distance Education Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -- |
| Total | $26,020 | $26,020 | $15,293 | $26,837 | $26,837 | $121,007 |
*Illustration based on 2020/2021 established costs.
There is an anticipated 3% increase annually.
Fees are subject to change.
Cost of Attendance - Fall 2021 - Spring 2023 Cohort
| Cost* | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Total Cost of the 5-semester program |
| Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 (paid per credit - 6 credits) | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | ||
| Tuition | $18,244 | $18,244 | $7,296 | $18,883 | $18,883 | $81,549 |
| Fees | $475 | $475 | $125 | $475 | $475 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $1,750 |
| Loan Fees | $109 | $109 | $109 | $109 | $109 | $545 |
| Personal Expenses | $550 | $550 | $550 | $550 | $550 | $2,750 |
| Room and Board / LA | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $31,250 |
| Transportation | $859 | $859 | $859 | $859 | $859 | $4,295 |
| Distance Education Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -- |
| Total | $26,837 | $26,837 | $15,539 | $27,476 | $27,476 | $124,164 |
*Illustration based on 2021/2022 established costs.
There is an anticipated 3% increase annually.
Fees are subject to change.
For more information, please visit the Occupational Therapy Program pages:
OT Post-Professional Doctorate program
Contact Us
John Rowe
John Rowe
Executive Director of Graduate Admissions
(315) 792-3010
Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson
Executive Director of Admissions
(315) 792-3006
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