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Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Practicing Occupational Therapists

The 27-36 credit Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Practicing Occupational Therapists program prepares you for a leadership position in academia, health facilities, schools, and government and public service agencies. As a trained OT, you’ll expand your evidence-based practice by collaborating with professionals from a range of disciplines and strengthening your analytical and clinical skills.

Core Course Sequence and Culminating Experience

You’ll take courses in  guidelines for intervention, evidence-based practice, assessment, leadership,  and teaching for the health professions. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialize in the clinical area that most interests you. The program culminates in the creation of an evidence-informed professional ePortfolio that demonstrates your advancement of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through the integrated academic and clinical work within the program. The ePortfolios provide students with an opportunity to synthesize their training and intervene in ongoing conversations in the world of occupational therapy.

Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
OT-GE 2762Theoretical Foundations for Intervention3
OT-GE 2763Developing a Guideline for Intervention3
OT-GE 2764Ethics & Analytical Reasoning3
OT-GE 3301Evidence-Based Practice3
OT-GE 3306Advanced Assessment for Practicing Therapists3
OT-GE 2038Leadership in Occupational Therapy3
OT-GE 2815Teaching for the Health Professions3
OT-GE 3310Introduction to Professional Portfolio1
OT-GE 3311Professional Portfolio II1
OT-GE 3312Professional Portfolio III1
OT-GE 3313Professional Portfolio Defense1
Electives by advisement11
Total Credits36

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
OT-GE 2038 Leadership in Occupational Therapy 3
OT-GE 2762 Theoretical Foundations for Intervention 3
OT-GE 3306 Advanced Assessment for Practicing Therapists 3
OT-GE 3310 Introduction to Professional Portfolio 1
 Credits10
2nd Semester/Term
OT-GE 2763 Developing a Guideline for Intervention 3
OT-GE 2764 Ethics & Analytical Reasoning 3
OT-GE 3301 Evidence-Based Practice 3
OT-GE 3311 Professional Portfolio II 1
 Credits10
3rd Semester/Term
OT-GE 3312 Professional Portfolio III 1
Electives 9
 Credits10
4th Semester/Term
OT-GE 2815 Teaching for the Health Professions 3
OT-GE 3313 Professional Portfolio Defense 0-1
Elective 2
 Credits5-6
 Total Credits35-36