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 B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

OTD804	Advanced Clinical Outcomes	3
OTD812	Visionary Leadership	1-3
Semester Total		4-6

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

OTD805	Population Health	2-3
OTD801	Academic Teaching Skills	3
Semester Total		5-6

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

OTD885	Capstone Planning	3
ELEC	From Approved Electives List	3
Semester Total		6

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

OTD886	Capstone Proposal	3
ELEC	From Approved Electives List	3
Semester Total		6

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

OTD888	Post Prof Capstone Project	6
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

27-30

Approved Electives

• OTD808, Advanced Instructional Design, 3 credit hours
• OTD827, Intuitive Leadership, 3 credit hours
• OTD845, Teaching Experience, 3 credit hours
• OTD850, Community-Based Elective, 1-3 credit hours
• OTD851, Independent Study, 1 credit hour
• OTD852, Special Topics: Occupational Therapy I, 1-3 credit hours
• OTD853, Special Topics: Occupational Therapy II, 1-3 credit hours
• IP715, Impact of Poverty on Healthcare, 3 credit hours
• IP717, Telehealth Teams of the Future, 3 credit hours
• IP774, Introduction to Health Literacy, 2 credit hours
• IP779, Culturally Sensitive Care, 1 credit hour