Program Overview

Program Overview

The Occupational Therapy (Transitional Program) OTD is a post-professional degree designed for practicing occupational therapists who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in the field.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements

The program requires 21 credits to earn the degree.

Required Courses

The following courses are required:

• HRPR 5001: Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions (0 credits)
• OTHR 8509: Leadership in the Health Professions: The Art and Science of Influence (3 credits)
• OTHR 8511: Clinical Education and Fieldwork Supervision (3 credits)
• OTHR 8512: Studies in Outcome Measures and Analysis (3 credits)
• OTHR 8513: Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Research (3 credits)
• OTHR 8514: Occupational Based Theories and Participation (3 credits)
• OTHR 8902: Capstone Project Inquiry (1 credit)
• OTHR 8904: Capstone Project Proposal and Implementation (1 credit)
• OTHR 8905: Capstone Project (1 credit)
• OTHR 9089: Field Study and Professional Portfolios (3 credits) Total credit hours: 21

Minimum Grade Requirement

A minimum grade of B- is required for all required courses.

Culminating Event

The culminating event for the program is a capstone project, which includes:

• OTHR 9089: Field Study and Professional Portfolios, a field study experience that offers students an opportunity to collect data for their capstone research projects and gain hands-on experience with data collection, management, and analysis.
• A series of coursework, including OTHR 8902, OTHR 8904, and OTHR 8905, which guides the capstone experience. Outcomes from the capstone project are expected to be disseminated through presentations or publications and/or incorporated into clinical practice.