Online Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate

The MUSC online Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD) is for occupational therapists who see a challenge or problem and have innovative ideas for how to fix it. At MUSC, “changing what’s possible” is more than a tagline. It’s our culture.

Our faculty will challenge you to dream, think bigger, push boundaries, and be a change agent in your community. Whether your goal is to grow as a clinician, enhance your teaching abilities, move into a leadership role, or put your innovative idea to address an unmet community need into practice, MUSC can help you achieve it.

Is this program right for me?

Our part-time, 100% online format is designed for working OTRs (with a master’s degree) who may be juggling family, volunteerism, or other commitments in addition to their jobs. Students and alumni of the program consistently share that the program is not only manageable with a busy schedule but also that our faculty is flexible and accommodating when life happens.

Program Overview

Our 30-credit program is completed over 5 semesters (1.5 years), with students taking two online courses each semester. Students complete most of their coursework asynchronously and at their own pace, while still experiencing collaboration and support from peers all over the country through our cohort model. Coursework includes visionary leadership, academic teaching skills, population-based health, and advanced clinical outcomes in addition to a capstone project.

Program Highlights

• Designed with working OTRs in mind
• 100% online, part-time format with two courses per semester
• No GRE required
• Faculty-mentored capstone project
• Optional academic educator training track to prepare future OT faculty