Welcome to ACOTE
Accreditation has been a stated function of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA®) since 1923. AOTA's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) is recognized as the accrediting agency for occupational therapy education by both the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACOTE is also an active member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA). ACOTE currently accredits or is in the process of accrediting over 670 occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs in the United States and its territories as well as programs in the United Kingdom.
Accreditation Staff Contacts
For Technical Support and Content Questions please contact the Accreditation Department (accred@aota.org)