Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Post-Professional

The post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate 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 is 30-credits over 5 semesters, part time with 2 online classes per semester and embraces a cohort model to foster community and shared learning.

Curriculum

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

OTD804	Advanced Clinical Outcomes	3
OTD812	Visionary Leadership	1-3
Semester Total		4-6

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

OTD805	Population Health	2-3
OTD801	Academic Teaching Skills	3
Semester Total		5-6

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

OTD885	Capstone Planning	3
ELEC	From Approved Electives List	3
Semester Total		6

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

OTD886	Capstone Proposal	3
ELEC	From Approved Electives List	3
Semester Total		6

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

OTD888	Post Prof Capstone Project	6
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

27-30

Approved Electives

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