Occupational Therapy for Practicing Occupational Therapists (OTD)

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Program Description

The Doctorate in Occupational Therapy for Practicing Occupational Therapists is a fully online program that prepares licensed professionals for leadership positions in academia, research, health facilities, and government and public service agencies.

Admissions

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:

• Résumé/CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• Proficiency in English

See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.

See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Courses
OT-GE 2762	Theoretical Foundations for Intervention	3
OT-GE 2763	Developing a Guideline for Intervention	3
OT-GE 2764	Ethics & Analytical Reasoning	3
OT-GE 3301	Evidence-Based Practice	3
OT-GE 3306	Advanced Assessment for Practicing Therapists	3
OT-GE 2038	Leadership in Occupational Therapy	3
OT-GE 2815	Teaching for the Health Professions	3
OT-GE 3310	Introduction to Professional Portfolio	1
OT-GE 3311	Professional Portfolio II	1
OT-GE 3312	Professional Portfolio III	1
OT-GE 3313	Professional Portfolio Defense	1
Electives by advisement		11
Total Credits		36

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid

1st Semester/Term		Credits
OT-GE 2038	Leadership in Occupational Therapy	3
OT-GE 2762	Theoretical Foundations for Intervention	3
OT-GE 3306	Advanced Assessment for Practicing Therapists	3
OT-GE 3310	Introduction to Professional Portfolio	1
	Credits	10
2nd Semester/Term
OT-GE 2763	Developing a Guideline for Intervention	3
OT-GE 2764	Ethics & Analytical Reasoning	3
OT-GE 3301	Evidence-Based Practice	3
OT-GE 3311	Professional Portfolio II	1
	Credits	10
3rd Semester/Term
OT-GE 3312	Professional Portfolio III	1
Electives		9
	Credits	10
4th Semester/Term
OT-GE 2815	Teaching for the Health Professions	3
OT-GE 3313	Professional Portfolio Defense	0-1
Elective		2
	Credits	5-6
	Total Credits	35-36

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to adequately assess existing measurement tools and identify their use for various settings and populations.
2. Demonstrate basic skills in philosophical inquiry to examine ethical dilemmas and develop sound arguments concerning professional issues.
3. Analyze and synthesize current empirical information and provide recommendations for best OT practice based on synthesized information.

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