\n<\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>mission <\/strong>of NAU’s Department of Occupational Therapy\u00a0is to <span data-contrast=\"auto\">provide contemporary practice content and innovative instructional approaches to prepare graduates to be leading, inclusive, transformative OT practice scholars who advance the profession and improve community health and wellbeing, while our <strong>vision<\/strong> is t<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}\">o produce resilient learners who reflect the diverse populations of Arizona and who will become leaders, change agents, and practice scholars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our learning options,<strong> In-person and Hybrid<\/strong>, share a common mission and curriculum, and share same prerequisites, admission requirements, academic calendar, length of program, number of credits, and policies.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-tab -->\n<div class='shortcode-tab-container tab-count-2'>\n <ul class='tabs'>\n <li class=\"tab\">\n <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"IN-PERSON OPTION_1\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header selected\">\n <h4>\n IN-PERSON OPTION <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Open<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"tab\">\n <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"HYBRID OPTION_2\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n <h4>\n HYBRID OPTION <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion \" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"IN-PERSON OPTION_1\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>IN-PERSON OPTION <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Open<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p>The <strong>In-person option<\/strong> is a full-time, cohort-based program that runs Monday through Friday at the state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/phoenix-bioscience-core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix Bioscience Core<\/a> (PBC) campus. One cohort of up to 45 students is admitted to the In-person option each year.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Selecting the right option for you<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Many students select the In-person option because they thrive in structured environments and benefit from daily and direct interaction with faculty and peers. This model supports relationship-building, consistent in-person engagement, and real-time feedback—all of which contribute to a rich and supportive learning environment.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Delivery of instruction for the In-person option<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6><strong>In-person learning <\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>All lab courses, including intervention courses, follow the in-person mode of instruction, with at least 75% of content delivered face-to-face. Students and faculty meet in person at designated locations and scheduled times. No more than 25% of instructional time may be replaced with asynchronous activities or technology-based alternatives.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Blended learning <\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Lecture-only courses may be designated as either <em>in-person<\/em> or <em>blended<\/em>, depending on what best supports the course content. In the blended learning format, up to 50% of the course may be replaced with out-of-class learning activities. Examples of blended learning activities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flipped classroom instruction<\/li>\n<li>Community-based asynchronous experiences<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on asynchronous learning activities<\/li>\n<li>Clinical hours<\/li>\n<li>Simulation technology platforms<\/li>\n<li>Synchronous online sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All blended content is integrated with weekly in-person sessions. Each course will include a clear rationale for the blended format, along with detailed expectations for time commitment and content alignment. <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"HYBRID OPTION_2\" href=\"#\">\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <h4>HYBRID OPTION <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>Hybrid option<\/strong> is a full-time cohort-based program that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> delivers lectures asynchronously (on-demand) and remotely (virtually). This is in combination with in-person labs that are scheduled during the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) eight times each semester at the state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/phoenix-bioscience-core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix Bioscience Core<\/a> (PBC) campus. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">One cohort of up to 30 students is admitted to the Hybrid option each year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Selecting the right option for you<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many students select the Hybrid option because they value accessibility and flexibility. They enjoy being able to access the curriculum from their home learning environment, as some students in the Hybrid option live outside of Maricopa County. With participation in synchronous lab weekends, community experiential learning opportunities, and the same exceptional curriculum as the In-person option. Hybrid students are self-determined learners and problem solvers. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Delivery of instruction for the Hybrid option<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6><strong>Blended learning<\/strong><b><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'> <\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Blended<span data-contrast=\"none\"> courses in the Hybrid option<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> include lectures<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">delivered asynchronously and remotely. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pre-recorded lectures, readings, and assignments accessible at any time. Ideal for flexibility and self-paced learning. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is combined with in-person content scheduled during weekend labs. Asynchronous learning is enhanced by the use of technology <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">enabling flexible, personalized, and accessible education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":279}'> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Online<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Online <span data-contrast=\"none\">courses in the Hybrid option are delivered virtually. Students access course materials, participate in discussions, and complete assignments online.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">They may include synchronous (real time) content, which requires completion at a specific time, for example, in person meetings, proctored exams and\/or simultaneous online discussions, etc. It allows learners to access coursework, lectures, and assessments remotely, often using a combination of digital tools and platforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Contact us<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email |<\/strong> <a id=\"LPlnk902127\" title=\"mailto:ot.otd@nau.edu\" href=\"mailto:ot.otd@nau.edu\" data-linkindex=\"0\">ot.otd@nau.edu <\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Call |<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:602-298-4016\">602-298-4016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow |<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nau_otd\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.nau.edu\/?keywords=occther\">Attend an OT tour or information session<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n <div class=\"block-header\">\n <h3>Licensure<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"block-body\">\n <div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Successful completion and graduation from the NAU OT program leads to licensure in the U.S.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"menur1dg8\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/compliance-and-authorization\/professional-licensure-by-state\/\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/compliance-and-authorization\/professional-licensure-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NAU Professional Licensure by State table\">NAU Professional Licensure by State table<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"menur1dga\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/ot.az.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/ot.az.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners\">Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"menur1dgc\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NBCOT OT State Regulatory Board\">NBCOT OT State Regulatory Board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAU OT Program Overview NAU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program provides best-in-state occupational therapy education at the lowest cost in Arizona. 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