Degree Plan: Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The PP-OTD program includes:
- Foundation courses (if needed).
- Core courses.
- Focus area courses.
Your advisor can help you plan your schedule and determine which focus area is best for you.
Foundation
Bachelor's-level PP-OTD students will complete 17 hours of foundation courses.
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| Total hours | 17 |
Core
All PP-OTD students will complete 38 credit hours of core courses, which includes a focus area.
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| Additional hours in focus area | 12 |
| Total hours | 38 |
Focus areas
All PP-OTD students will choose a leadership or education focus area, or another area of focus.
Students will complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in one or more focus areas of their choice for PP-OTD degree completion.
Leadership course options
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| Total hours | 12 |
Education course options
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| Total hours | 12 |
Degree plan notes
- The PP-OTD curriculum has 17 hours of foundation courses for a bachelor's-level student entering the program.
- The core courses include 38 hours of a combination of occupational therapy (OTE) and focus area courses, depending on the student's choice of focus areas (management, teaching, etc.). Course offerings are subject to change.
- The focus areas can be selected by the student and will be added to the plan of study with the recommendations of the advisor.
- The PP-OTD program is online and can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis while maintaining employment.