Course Descriptions & Curriculum

Overview

The coursework for the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate is completed on a part-time basis over five semesters. Students take two courses, six credit hours, per semester. Students complete four core courses, then choose from an approved list of electives in their desired focus area. Over three semesters, students take three Capstone courses under the mentorship of OTD Faculty in which they plan, propose, implement, and disseminate a Capstone project.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall

OTD 804 Advanced Clinical Outcomes 3
OTD 812
Visionary Leadership  1-3
Semester Total 4-6

Year 1, Spring

OTD 805 Population-Based Health 2-3
OTD 801
Academic Teaching Skills  3
Semester Total 5-6

Year 1, Summer

OTD 885 Capstone Planning 3
ELEC From Approved Electives List 3
Semester Total 6

Year 2, Fall

OTD 886 Capstone Proposal 3
ELEC From Approved Electives List 3
Semester Total 6

Year 2, Spring

OTD 888 Post Prof Capstone Project 6
Semester Total 6
Curriculum Total 27-30

Approved Electives

  • OTD 808. Advanced Instructional Design, 3 credit hours
  • OTD 827. Intuitive Leadership, 3 credit hours
  • OTD 845. Teaching Experience, 3 credit hours
  • OTD 850. Community-Based Elective, 1-3 credit hours
  • OTD 851. Independent Study, 1 credit hour
  • OTD 852. Special Topics: Occupational Therapy I, 1-3 credit hours
  • OTD 853. Special Topics: Occupational Therapy II, 1-3 credit hours
  • IP 715. Impact of Poverty on Health Care, 3 credit hours
  • IP 717. Telehealth Teams of the Future, 3 credit hours
  • IP 774. Introduction to Health Literacy, 2 credit hours
  • IP 779. Culturally Sensitive Care, 1 credit hour