Program Requirements
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in an entry-level, 105-credit hour, post-baccalaureate, professional degree. This program is designed for students who do not have a degree or certificate in occupational therapy, but have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and are seeking an entry-level graduate program in occupational therapy. The program does not have a preference as to the background or type of bachelor's degree as long as the prerequisite courses (listed above) are completed. Applicants must have at the time of application a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a prerequisite GPA of 3.0/4.0. The program will be offered in a full-time, traditional classroom and laboratory environment.
Professional Curriculum:
Students pursuing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) can expect to be in school for a minimum of nine academic semesters. The educational program consists of academic coursework, two full-time supervised fieldwork experiences and a 14-week doctoral capstone experience. The two, full-time twelve week fieldwork experiences occur during the summer (May-July) and fall (Aug-Nov) semesters of the third graduate year. Students complete their doctoral residency in the spring semester of their final year to finish the program in three years.
- Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. -NBCOT (http://www.nbcot.org/)
Tuition
OTD tuition for the fall, spring, and summer semesters is $950 ($850 per credit hour plus $100 hour technology/lab fee)
Admission Requirements
Refer to the Graduate Programs Admission in the Admission section of this catalog.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Requirements:
Plan of Study
Year One - Summer Semester
| OTD 580 | Applied Functional Anatomy | 5 |
| OTD 590 | Introduction to Occupational and Rehabilitation Science Theory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Year One – Fall Semester
| OTD 581 | Applied Neuroscience for the Occupational Therapist | 4 |
| OTD 582 | Functional Biomechanics and Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapist | 4 |
| OTD 601 | Occupational Performance Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| OTD 602 | Professional Reasoning and Communication in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD 650 | Health Promotion, Wellness and Participation in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Year One – Spring Semester
| OTD 583 | Pathophysiology – The Impact of Conditions on Occupational Performance | 3 |
| OTD 620 | Level I Fieldwork in OT (A) | 1 |
| OTD 640 | Principles of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD 651 | Pediatric Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OTD 652 | Neurorehabilitation and Disability Science Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OTD 660 | Principles of Research in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Year Two – Summer Semester
| OTD 653 | Mental Health Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD 654 | Principles of Orthopedics in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD 661 | Evidence Based Practice and Translational Research in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Year Two – Fall Semester
| OTD 621 | Level I Fieldwork in OT (B) | 1 |
| OTD 641 | Functional Cognition and Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD 655 | Geriatric Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD 656 | Occupational Rehabilitation and Ergonomics | 3 |
| OTD 680 | Guided Research I in Occupational Thera | 2 |
| OTD 701 | Case-Based Learning I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Year Two – Spring Semester
| OTD 622 | Level I Fieldwork in OT (C) | 1 |
| OTD 681 | Guided Research II in Occupational Ther | 2 |
| OTD 702 | Case-Based Learning II and Occupational | 2 |
| OTD 750 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare for the Occupational Therapist | 3 |
| OTD 751 | Interprofessional Seminar | 1 |
| OTD 752 | Program Development and Evaluation | 2 |
| OTD 770 | Elective – Advanced and Emerging Practice Skills | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Year Three – Summer Semester
| OTD 760 | Level II Fieldwork in OT (A) | 6 |
| OTD 771 | Professional Seminar in Occupational Therapy I | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Year Three – Fall Semester
| OTD 753 | Principles of Teaching and Transformative Learning in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTD 761 | Level II Fieldwork in OT (B) | 6 |
| OTD 772 | Professional Seminar in Occupational Therapy II | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Year Three – Spring Semester
| OTD 780 | Comprehensive Exam for the Occupational Therapist | 1 |
| OTD 790 | Doctoral Capstone Experience | 7 |
| OTD 791 | Professional Development Seminar for the Occupational Therapist | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 105