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Department of Occupational Therapy College of Public Health and Health Professions
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Academics Overview

OTD Curriculum

The OTD curriculum is a 107-credit degree program that provides professional training to develop entry-level occupational therapists with the knowledge and skills to optimize the occupational performance of individuals, communities, and populations within dynamic contexts. Students engage in on-campus learning integrated with field experiences in traditional healthcare settings and the community. The curriculum encompasses foundational science and theory, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention, and in-depth learning and practice in an area of interest through the capstone experience and project.

View the OTD Curriculum Framework

Year 1

FALL (12 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6722 Professional Development in Occupational Therapy 1
OTH 6008 Neuroscience of Human Occupation 5
OTH 6419 Pathophysiological Conditions in OT Practice 3
OTH 6002 Foundations of Occupational Therapy 3
Total 12

SPRING (14 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6209 Applied Lifespan Human Development 3
OTH 6423 Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy 5
OTH 6242 Clinical and Functional Kinesiology 3
OTH 6539 Occupational Therapy Theory 3
Total 14

SUMMER (10 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6435 OT Clinical Skills 1 2
OTH 6324 Psychosocial OT Evaluation and Intervention 3
OTH 6850 Psychosocial Level 1 Fieldwork 2
OTH 6763 Research 1: Evidence Based Practice 3
Total 10

Year 2

FALL (15 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6115C OT Clinical Skills 2 3
OTH 6437 Occupation-based Practice and Rehabilitation: Physical Domain 2
OTH 6437L Occupation-based Practice and Rehabilitation Lab: Physical Domain 2
OTH 6620C Occupation-based Practice and Rehabilitation: Cognitive, Perceptual, Social Domains 3
OTH 6622C Occupation-based Practice, Participation, and Health 3
OTH 6816 Adult Level 1 Fieldwork 2
Total 15

SPRING (13 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6526C OT Clinical Skills 3 2
OTH 6527C Occupation-based Practice and Rehabilitation: Children & Youth 3
OTH 6525C Occupation-based Practice, Participation, and Health 3
OTH 6812 Pediatric Level 1 Fieldwork 2
OTH 6726 OT Service Delivery and Organization 2
OTH 6906 Doctoral Mentorship 1 1
Total 13

SUMMER (7 CREDITS)

cOURSES Credits
OTH 6848 Level 2 Fieldwork 1 6
OTH 6904 Doctoral Mentorship 2 1
Total 7

Year 3

FALL (9 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6849 Level 2 Fieldwork 2 6
OTH 6818 Clinical Competence Seminar 2
OTH 6819 Competency 1
Total 9

SPRING (10 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6700 Advocacy and Interprofessional Skills 2
OTH 6016 Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory 3
OTH 6724 Program Evaluation and Development 3
OTH 6908 Doctoral Mentorship 3 2
Total 10

SUMMER (8 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6705 Leadership and Professional Development 3
OTH 6765 Research: Methods and Design 3
OTH 6909 Doctoral Mentorship 4 2
PHC 6937 Introduction to Public Health 0
Total 8

Year 4

FALL (9 CREDITS)

Courses Credits
OTH 6985 Residency: Doctoral Experiential 7
OTH 6911 Capstone 2
Total 9

Total Credit Hours

107