Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Post-Professional

The post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is an online academic program designed for working occupational therapists with a master's degree. Through meaningful, engaging coursework students will advance their leadership skills, expand their understanding of population health, increase their ability to rigorously implement evidence-based practice, and grow their instructional skills for teaching in educational, professional and community settings. The program embraces a cohort model to foster community and shared learning.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD804	Advanced Clinical Outcomes	3
OTD812	Visionary Leadership	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD801	Academic Teaching Skills	3
OTD805	Population Health	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD885	Capstone Planning	3
ELEC	Elective	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD886	Capstone Proposal	3
ELEC	Elective	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD888	Post Prof Capstone Project	6
Semester Total		6
Curriculum Total		30

Approved Electives

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD808	Advanced Instructional Design	3
OTD827	Intuitive Leadership	3
OTD845	Teaching Experience	3
OTD850	Community-Based Elective	1-3
OTD851	Independent Study	1
OTD852	Special Topics: Occupational Therapy I	1-3
OTD853	Special Topics: Occupational Therapy II	1-3
IP715	Impact of Poverty on Healthcare	3
IP717	Telehealth Teams of the Future	3
IP774	Introduction to Health Literacy	2
IP779	Culturally Sensitive Care	1