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 16-week doctoral residency. 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
Year One – Fall Semester
Year One – Spring Semester
Year Two – Summer Semester
Year Two – Fall Semester
Year Two – Spring Semester
Year Three – Summer Semester
Year Three – Fall Semester
Year Three – Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 105