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.
Year 1
FALL (12 CREDITS)
SPRING (14 CREDITS)
SUMMER (10 CREDITS)
Year 2
FALL (15 CREDITS)
SPRING (13 CREDITS)
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)
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