The Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree program offers advanced
clinical coursework and experiences in a variety of focus areas. Towson University’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.