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Associate of Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Santa Clarita, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Two-year applied Associate of Applied Science for entering the workforce programme in Occupational Therapy Assistant at SLCC.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Apply knowledge in areas including two-year AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students follow a graduation path. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Workforce entry in the field
- further study
Curriculum
- Two-year AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students follow a graduation path agreed with an advisor and tracked in DegreeWorks. The area's suggested first five classes give 15 transferable credits: HS 2050 (Cultural
- Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Sciences)
- ENG 1010
- COMM 2110
- MATH 1040 and PSY 1100. The programme-specific course list is in the SLCC catalog.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent)
Accepted academic background
Proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 98
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,016 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Santa Clarita |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Professions |
| Department | Department of Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,016 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,115 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 98, Duolingo 130.

