Go Above And Beyond Day-To-Day Practice
With SCU’s PPOTD, you’re not just advancing your career—you’re expanding your ability to make a lasting impact in the field of Occupational Therapy. Our program equips you with the skills and knowledge employers seek, allowing you to differentiate yourself in the job market with our advanced certifications.
- 16 Months
- Fully Online
- $24,990 Tuition
- 6 Specialty Certifications
- Financial Aid Eligible
The Value of an OTD
Every 73 Days
Medical knowledge doubles*
12 %
Current practitioners in the OT field have an OTD**
56 %
New practitioners entering the field have an OTD**
*Challenges and Opportunities Facing Medical Education, Transactions of the American Clinical and Climatological Association: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3116346/#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20the,0.2%20years%E2%80%94just%2073%20days.
**2023 Workforce and Compensation Survey, American Occupational Therapy Association: https://www.aota.org/career/state-of-the-profession/what-do-practitioners-earn/workforce-and-compensation-survey-premium-report
Stay Ahead
In the Rapidly Evolving Healthcare Landscape
With medical knowledge and new technologies constantly reshaping our field, keeping pace is essential to providing your patients with the most effective treatments, accurate recommendations, and the latest assistive technologies. Your experience uniquely positions you to integrate these advancements into your practice immediately, offering tailored, innovative solutions that new graduates might not yet be able to provide. SCU’s Post-Professional OTD program is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to ensure that your patients receive the most advanced and the best care possible.
Flexibility for Professionals
SCU’s Post-Professional OTD program is designed with the working professional in mind, offering a flexible online format that allows you to advance your education without compromising your career. Over 16 months and 30 credit hours, you’ll complete four core courses in the first two terms while benefiting from doctoral mentorship. In the final two terms, you’ll pursue elective certifications and complete a research refresher and doctoral mentorship. With both synchronous and asynchronous components, you’ll collaborate with fellow SCU students, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that fits your busy schedule.
Affordable Excellence
We believe that advancing your skills and knowledge should come with quality and affordability. This program is Financial Aid eligible and offers unmatched value at just $24,990, making it an affordable option for occupational therapists seeking to specialize. With the ability to earn multiple certifications at no additional cost, this program provides a path to enhancing your skills, expanding your expertise, and making a greater impact in your field—all without compromising on quality or flexibility.
Specialize & Thrive
Our Post-Professional OTD program offers six specialty tracks designed to elevate your career and tailor your expertise to meet the demands of today’s diverse healthcare environment. Each track equips you with advanced skills that set you apart in the field, not only enhancing your clinical practice but also opening doors to leadership, research, and teaching opportunities.
Courses Designed to Enhance Your Practice
Sample Courses
Contemporary and Emerging OT Practice
Occupational Science and Advanced Theories
Scholarly Research
Advanced Professional Leadership and Advocacy
Critical Analysis in OT Practice
Doctoral Mentorship
Doctoral Capstone Project I
EIM Electives for Advanced Certification
Doctoral Capstone Project II
Admission Requirements
- An active OT license (Copy of license with an expiration date required)
- A completed master’s or bachelor’s degree* in occupational therapy from an accredited institution (transcripts required)
- Submitted Application through SCUHS.edu
- No GRE Required*Additional criteria required to enter Bachelor’s to Doctorate Pathway
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