Career Planning
The demand for occupational therapists continues to be high, with 11% growth for the profession over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of our students receive job offers before they graduate, and our alumni are practicing in a variety of settings:
- pediatrics, especially in school systems
- nursing homes
- hospitals
- rehabilitation centers
- private clinics
- home care
- hand therapy
Industry Associations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association
- New York Occupational Therapy Association
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
Professional Certification/Licensing Information
Seton Hall supports our students through the process of licensing and certification. Completion of the occupational therapy program prepares our students to take the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam and obtain licensure.
- Information about the Certification Exam
- Licensing Information in all 50 States
- Licensing Information in New Jersey
- Licensing Information in New York
- Licensing Information in Pennsylvania
The Career Center at Seton Hall University
This on-campus resource gives our graduates the tools to get their careers off to a strong start. Students and graduates have access to many benefits through The Career Center, including:
- One- on -one career counseling
- Individualized career development and management plans
- Online career assessments
- Career events, including resume writing workshops and interview clinics
- Pirate Mentor Program with access to an extensive network of thousands of Seton Hall alumni