Program Overview

Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level

Overview

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at St. Catherine University is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field who want to achieve the highest credential in occupational therapy. The program is recognized for its excellence in occupational therapy education, with a tradition of producing scholars and leaders in the field.

Program Details

• Format: On-campus
• Start: Summer
• Time to completion: 3.5 years
• Credits required: 100
• Tuition per credit: $995 (rates)
• Total tuition: $99,500

Accreditation

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program at St. Catherine University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).

NBCOT Certification Exam

Following graduation, all students must pass the certification exam offered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT.

Plan of Study

Year 1

• Summer:
  • OCTH 7900 Doctoral Orientation Camp (1cr)
  • OCTH 5010 Human Occupation (3cr)
  • OCTH 5500 Neuroscience (3cr)
• Fall:
  • OCTH 6000 Foundational Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice (3cr)
  • OCTH 5410 Children, Adolescents & Families (3cr)
  • OCTH 6310 Evidence Based Practice (3cr)
  • OCTH 6700 Older Adults in Context (3cr)
  • OCTH 6010 Seminar A: Entering the Profession (1cr)
• J-Term:
  • OCTH 7100 Social Determinants of Health (1cr)
• Spring:
  • OCTH 6410 Foundations of Research (3cr)
  • OCTH 5200 Mental & Behavioral Health (3cr)
  • OCTH 6610 Rehabilitation Concepts (3cr)
  • OCTH 5600 Kinesiology for Rehabilitation (3cr)
  • OCTH 6020 Level I Fieldwork, Seminar B: Psychological and Social Factors Impacting Performance (1cr)

Year 2

• Summer:
  • OCTH 8010 Evolution of Ideas in Occupational Therapy (3cr)
  • OCTH 8020 Educational Methods (3cr)
  • OCTH 6030 Level I Fieldwork, Seminar C: Practice Reflection (1cr)
• Fall:
  • OCTH 5210 Mental and Behavioral Health: The OT Process (3cr)
  • OCTH 5450 Children, Adolescents and Families: The OT Process (3cr)
  • OCTH 8005 Essential Knowledge and Competencies for Leadership (3cr)
  • OCTH 6620 Ethical Management (3cr)
  • OCTH 6060 Physical Assessment and Intervention Planning (3cr)
• J-Term:
  • OCTH 7200 Critical Issues (1r)
• Spring:
  • OCTH 8030 Program Evaluation (3cr)
  • OCTH 8040 Organizations and Systems (3cr)
  • OCTH 6710 Older Adults: The OT Process (3cr)
  • OCTH 6615 Rehabilitation Practices (3cr)
  • OCTH 5560 Participation and Technology (3cr)
  • OCTH 6040 Seminar D: Readiness for Level II Fieldwork (1cr)

Year 3

• Summer:
  • OCTH 8050 Advanced Practice (3cr)
  • OCTH 8060 Scoping Review Project (3cr)
• Fall:
  • OCTH 7700 Level II Fieldwork (5cr)
• J-Term:
  • OCTH 7710 Level II Fieldwork (5cr)
• Spring:
  • OCTH 8080 Doctoral Capstone Project Proposal (1cr)
  • OCTH 8100 Doctoral Capstone Experience A (3cr)

Year 4

• Summer:
  • OCTH 8250 Doctoral Capstone Project (3cr)
  • OCTH 8150 Doctoral Capstone Experience B (3cr)
  • OCTH 8300 Capstone Footprint (1cr)

Career Outcomes

Graduates can expect to:

• Create and modify intervention plans based on evidence, evaluation results, and clinical reasoning to support health and wellness of clients
• Advocate for policies, programs, and services across healthcare, education, and social service systems
• Create and disseminate professional development and scholarship activities

Financial Aid

Information on financial aid and tuition rates can be found on the university's website.

Information Session

Prospective students can attend an information session to learn more about the program and meet with faculty.

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• Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT)
• Master of Science in Nursing: Entry Level

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St. Catherine University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in St. Paul, Minnesota. The university is committed to providing a supportive community invested in the academic success and personal growth of its students.