The Department of Occupational Therapy offers an online program leading to a post-professional occupational therapy doctorate (PP-OTD). The program is designed to enable clinicians who have already earned a Master's Degree in occupational therapy to attain the terminal degree in the profession. The program offers the flexible schedule that allows students to earn their degree in 18 months. Since it is expected that clinicians will be working, this degree program is offered in an asynchronous online format. The PP-OTD will provide clinicians with advanced knowledge to prepare for leadership roles, conduct research, and advance clinical practice and advocacy.
The PP-OTD is 33 credits in 9 core courses and 2 capstone courses, completed within 4 semesters. Full time students will complete three 3 credit courses in Semesters 1-3 and two 3 credit courses in Semester 4. Part-time students would be expected to complete all degree requirements within (#) semesters.
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills in the practice of occupational therapy.
2. Demonstrate effective leadership skills and complex decision making skills.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in conducting rigorous research and communicating research findings.
4. Design effective teaching strategies utilizing diverse instructional modalities.
Career Outcomes:
1. Clinical leadership and administration
2. Program development and innovation
3. Academic and fieldwork education roles
4. Policy, advocacy, and systems level practice
5. Scholarly dissemination and applied research
Who should apply?
1. OT educators pursuing a terminal doctoral degree
2. Licensed occupational therapists with a Master's degree
3. Clinicians seeking leadership, education, policy, or program development roles
4. Practitioners interested in refining and/or advancing evidence-based and innovative practice
Application Deadlines
May 20, 2027
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Curriculum
*For a description of courses please use the following link: Course Descriptions
Tuition and Fees
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Admissions Criteria
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