Overview
The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD), an entry-level practitioner degree which is designed to give the motivated student increased exposure and experience in research, evidence-based practices and leadership roles. The full program requires 6 1/2 years: 4 years of undergraduate coursework (127 credits) and 2 1/2 years of graduate coursework including two summers of fieldwork (53 credits).
Admissions
During the junior year, students in good standing and with a GPA of a least 3.0 may apply for entry into the OTD track; admissions will be limited to top candidates and is not guaranteed. (Students not entering the OTD track will remain in the MS track).
Fieldwork Requirement
All students engage in three Level I fieldwork assignments during the undergraduate years: 40 hours for each rotation associated with practice courses in children and youth, mental health, and physical rehabilitation. Two 12-week Level II fieldwork assignments are completed during the two summers of the graduate years.
Capstone
Following successful completion of all coursework and fieldwork the OTD student must complete an off-site, 14-week Capstone Experience that furthers professional knowledge in one or more of the following eight areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education and theory development. Preparation for the Capstone occurs over the course of three semesters under the supervision of a faculty mentor and in conjunction with a community mentor.
Academic Regulations
All OTD students are expected to conform to the regulations stated in both The University of Scranton Graduate Studies Catalog and the Department of Occupational Therapy Student Handbook. Additional information about the program is available at the Occupational Therapy website.
Curriculum OTD Degree
Total undergraduate (127) and graduate (53) credits for the OTD Degree: 180
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Course Titles
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Credits
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Undergraduate Courses
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BS in Health Sciences required for admission into the graduate program, including OT 491 and OT 493 (see Undergraduate Catalog for full listing of required courses)
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127 cr
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OT 581
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OT Level II Fieldwork- I (Equivalency Credit)*
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6
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OT 520
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Advanced Occupational Performance I
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3
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OT 521
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Advanced Occupational Performance II
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3
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OT 526
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Neurocognitive and Neuromotor Challenges
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3
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OT 525
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Occupational Therapy in Community Settings
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3
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OT 530
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Topics in Occupational Therapy I
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1
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OT 531
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Topics in Occupational Therapy II
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1
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OT 542
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Understanding Disability and the Therapeutic Relationship
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3
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OT 550
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Graduate Seminar in Theory
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3
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OT 582
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OT Level II Fieldwork-II (Equivalency Credit)*
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6
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OT 701
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Doctoral Capstone I
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3
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OT 702
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Doctoral Capstone II
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3
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OT 703
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Doctoral Capstone III
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2
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OT 730
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Topics in Occupational Therapy III
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1
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OT 744
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Advanced Leadership Principles, Ethics & Pragmatics
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3
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OT 750
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Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan
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3
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OT 780
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Capstone Experience
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6
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Total Program Credits
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180
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