Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

The Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy prepares students to become highly qualified entry-entry level, occupational therapists. The holistic curriculum integrates didactic and experiential learning in a variety of settings, providing students with entry-level skills in clinical practice, administration, clinical research, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. Didactic and experiential learning creates reflective and holistic practitioners who understand the complexity of occupational engagement and systems across a variety of settings, populations, and geography. Partnerships with local health care systems, clinics, and non-profit organizations further give students clinical and critical thinking skills to assume leadership roles in the community as ethical and capable practitioners.

Applications Instructions

STEP 1: Submit a completed OTCAS application by November 1.

STEP 2: Submit the non-refundable UTRGV graduate application fee to process your application to UTRGV. The fee is $50 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants. You will receive an email from gradadmissions@utrgv.edu with payment instructions. Payment can be made online using a credit card or electronic check.

Enrollment Deposit

Upon admission into the program, a non-refundable Enrollment Deposit of $500.00 is required to secure your seat. This deposit will be applied towards your tuition and fees.

Possible Career Options

OTs work in many sectors, which is helpful for those who want the flexibility of a variety of career paths. Graduates of the OTD program prepare for a wide range of opportunities in hospitals, schools, home health, community agencies, and skilled nursing. OTD professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit can also strike out on their own as a practice owner or consultant.

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Professor

Corporate Health Consultant

Healthcare Administrator

Home Modification Specialist

Graduate Application Deadlines

Graduate Program Coordinators

Cost of Attendance

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Accreditation

The Occupational Therapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:

7501 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 510E, Bethesda
MD 20814

Phone: (301) 652-AOTA (2682)
Phone: (301) 652-6611
Web: www.acoteonline.org

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