Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Residential

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) program was the first professional, graduate entry-level program in the state of South Carolina. This entry-level program is distinguished among the nation’s finest occupational therapy doctoral programs through its commitment to supporting health and participation in life. The program embraces the university’s core values: compassion, collaboration, respect, integrity, and innovation. The program prepares students for lifelong and rewarding careers. Graduates are prepared to improve the quality of life for people who experience difficulties and challenges to everyday living.

Curriculum

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

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD800	Introduction to Occupational Therapy	2
OTD802	Therapeutic Interactions	1
OTD803	Therapeutic Interactions Lab	1
OTD813	Musculoskeletal I	2
OTD813L	Musculoskeletal I Lab	2
OTD815	Evidence-based Practice I	2
DRS700	Human Anatomy	4
Semester Total		14

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

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD814	Musculoskeletal II	3
OTD814L	Musculoskeletal II Lab	1
OTD817	Pediatrics I	2
OTD817L	Pediatrics I Lab	2
OTD825	Evidence-based Practice II	1
DRS701	Neuroscience	4
IP711	IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		15

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

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD816	Level 1 Fieldwork A	1
OTD818	Pediatrics II	2
OTD818L	Pediatrics II Lab	1
OTD819	Neurorehabilitation I	2
OTD819L	Neurorehabilitation I Lab	1
OTD842	Musculoskeletal III	2
OTD842L	Musculoskeletal III Lab	1
DRS702	Clinical Pathophysiology	3
Semester Total		13

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

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD820	Neurorehabilitation II	1
OTD820L	Neurorehabilitation II Lab	1
OTD821	Neurorehabilitation III	3
OTD821L	Neurorehabilitation III Lab	1
OTD822	Level 1 Fieldwork B	1
OTD830	Leadership & Management I	3
OTD835	Scholarship I	1
OTD835S	Scholarship I Seminar	1
OTD840	Psychosocial Practice	2
OTD840L	Psychosocial Practice Lab	1
Semester Total		15

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

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD805	Population Health	2
OTD831	Leadership & Management II	3
OTD832L	Synthesis of Clinical Skills Lab	1
OTD834	Topics in Aging	1
OTD834L	Topics in Aging Lab	1
OTD836	Scholarship II	1
OTD836S	Scholarship II Seminar	1
OTD838	Synthesis of Clinical Skills	1
OTD846	Level 1 Fieldwork C	1
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD854	Level II Fieldwork A	12
Semester Total		12

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD839	Level II Fieldwork B	12
OTD880	Professional Seminar	1
Semester Total		13

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
OTD887	Capstone	14
Semester Total		14
Curriculum Total		108