Class Schedule
OTD classes begin in the fall. The program requires five semesters: two academic years and summer between.
Occupational Therapy Course of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| OT 651 | Systems Thinking to Influence Change | 3 |
| OT 652 | Introduction to Doctoral Studies | 1 |
| OT 654 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| OT 640 | Directed Study in Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| OT 650 | Application of Theory and Exploration of Occupation | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| OT 655 | Professional Seminar | 3 |
| OT 656 | Research Design Scholarship II 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| OT 653 | Policy/Ethics | 2 |
| OT 680 | Capstone I | 2 |
| OT 671 | Leadership in Higher Education | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| OT 681 | Capstone II | 2 |
| OT 663 | Seminar: Innovations & Emerging Practice Issues | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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A portion of this course is taken at Quinnipiac University to fulfill the residency requirement.
Graduation Requirements
Completion of all courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
1On-Campus Residency Requirement
All students in the online post-professional OTD program are required to attend an on-grounds, one-week summer course at Quinnipiac University (OT 656). Students also are required to attend the Symposium Day at the completion of the second year to present their final project.
Interprofessional Program of Distinction
In addition to their degree, students in the post-professional OTD program will have an option to earn a Distinction in Interprofessional Healthcare Education. Visit the Interprofessional Healthcare page on our website for more information.