The Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) offers advanced clinical
coursework and experiences in a variety of focus areas. TU’s program is designed to
be part-time and delivered online to meet the needs of practitioners who want to prepare
for advanced practice and leadership roles while continuing to work.
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is designed for licensed occupational therapists
with a master’s degree who wish to advance their clinical expertise, skills, and potential
for leadership.
The degree is 33 credits, and can be completed part time in as few as six consecutive
semesters. Coursework includes advanced intervention and assessment courses, and in-depth
educational experiences in the systems, funding and mechanisms in health care delivery
from an occupational therapy perspective. A two-course individualized capstone research
project, supported by Inter-Professional Education courses, allows students to gain
knowledge and the ability to translate evidence for clinical practice relative to
their area of expertise. Students are encouraged to use coursework toward an AOTA
Board & Specialty Certification application.
About Our Alumni
Dr. Tamerill Faison advises occupational therapy fieldwork students in community mental
health at Sheppard Pratt in the Rehab and Recovery Division.
