University
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, California
Entry-level OT
Overview
Health sciences university in Whittier whose California-based Doctor of Occupational Therapy admits students with 90 or more undergraduate credits and is designed especially for licensed OTAs.
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Programs
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Entry-level occupational therapist education
Entry-level OT
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTA to OTD bridge)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Hybrid2 years and 3 monthsSouthern California University of Health Sciences
Tuition not published
Teaching locations
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Southern California University of Health Sciences
16200 Amber Valley Drive, Whittier, California
Accreditation
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Program accreditation
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTA to OTD bridge)
ACOTEAccreditationAccreditationVerified in official record
Scope: OT Doctorate, Program Format: Bridge (OTA to OT Education), Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA
Published term: Next on-site: 2031/2032
Checked 3 November 2026
Sources and verification
How this profile was verified
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Sources (checked 3 November 2026)