Cornwell 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.
No more than 20 students will be admitted annually. All students interested in applying for admission must first for admission to WNMU as specified in the University catalog. Students may then apply to the Department of Occupational Therapy Program. Application to the University must be made. 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.