Tuition & fees
Costs include tuition & fees. Out-of-state residents receive a special tuition break. See cost details
Credit hours
36 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list
Financial aid
Over 150 graduate assistantships available with stipend & tuition assistance, plus scholarship, fellowship & research opportunities. Explore aid
Admissions
No GRE required. Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Expected career outcomes
Advance to a leadership role
This program is designed for occupational therapy clinicians who want to gain the clinical competence to enhance their careers and be leaders in the profession.
Program requirements
Learn to apply evidence-based literature and add to the evidence, practicing at a greater level of professional accountability — and achieving heightened confidence and skill in your practice area.
Engaged, dedicated faculty
Our faculty are committed to the success of our students. Faculty research areas include hoarding disorder, pediatric mental health, and the effects of sensory room use on stress in students.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. We encourage students in graduate degree programs to apply for scholarship opportunities.
Connect with us
Our monthly Graduate Information Sessions are an excellent way to learn more about the benefits of our program, as well as our admissions and financial process.
Graduate student support
Our Office of Graduate Studies connects you with opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. They also foster our graduate student community through Peer Mentorship and the Graduate Student Board.
Online student support
Maintain a flexible schedule while earning your degree. Our online students receive the same superior support as those who study on campus, including one-on-one career advising, video meetings with tutors and writing assistants, and technology assistance.
Our graduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.
Admission information: Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate OTD
Application deadlines
We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.
| Application deadline | Fall term start | Spring term start | Summer term start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | August 1 | December 15 | April 15 |
| International | June 1 | October 15 | Not available |