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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Year 3, Fall B

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

Year 3, Spring

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

Year 1, Summer

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD800 Introduction to Occupational Therapy 2
OTD802 Therapeutic Interactions 1
OTD803 Therapeutic Interactions Lab 1
OTD806 Human Anatomy 4
OTD807 Surface Anatomy 1
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Fall

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD810 Neuroscience 4
OTD813 Musculoskeletal I 2
OTD813L Musculoskeletal I Lab 2
OTD815 Evidenced Based Practice I 2
OTD817 Pediatrics I 3
OTD817L Pediatrics I Lab 1
IP711 IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS 1
Semester Total 15

Year 1, Spring

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD809 Pathophysiology 3
OTD814 Musculoskeletal II 3
OTD814L Musculoskeletal II Lab 1
OTD818 Pediatrics II 3
OTD818L Pediatrics II Lab 2
Semester Total 12

Year 2, Summer

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD812 Level 1 Fieldwork A 1
OTD819 Neurorehabilitation I 2
OTD819L Neurorehabilitation I Lab 1
OTD820 Neurorehabilitation II 1
OTD820L Neurorehabilitation II Lab 1
OTD825 Evidence Based Practice II 1
OTD842 Musculoskeletal III 2
OTD842L Musculoskeletal III Lab 1
Semester Total 10

Year 2, Fall

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD812 Visionary Leadership 1
OTD821 Neurorehabilitation III 3
OTD821L Neurorehabilitation III Lab 1
OTD830 Leadership and Management I 3
OTD822 Level 1 Fieldwork B 1
OTD840 Psychosocial Practice 2
OTD840L Psychosocial Practice Lab 1
OTD835 Scholarship I 1
OTD835S Scholarship I Seminar 1
Semester Total 14

Year 2, Spring

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

Year 3, Summer

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD839 Level II Fieldwork B 12
Semester Total 12

Year 3, Fall

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

Year 3, Spring

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD887 Capstone 14
Semester Total 14
Curriculum Total 111

Approved Electives

Course ID Course Title Credits
OTD850 Community-Based Elective 1-3
OTD851 Independent Study 1
OTD852 Special Topics in OT 1-3
OTD853 Special Topics in OT II 1-3
OTD823 Wellness in Action 1
OTD881 Academic Teaching Seminar 1
DRS703 Pediatric Clinical Experience 1