Leonard Western New Mexico University offers a two year program leading to an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the National Certification exam for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Most states require licensure in order to practice.
All students interested in applying for admission must first meet the requirements for admission to WNMU as specified in the University catalog. Students may then contact the Department of Occupational Therapy to apply to the program. All University admission requirements must be met prior to initiating the OTA application. No more than 25 students will be admitted annually. Students interested in entering the OTA program should apply for admission to the University and arrange for transcripts from high school and other colleges to be sent as soon as possible.