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TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD) (EffectiveApril 1, 2012)Mission StatementThe mission of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is to graduate students with advancedknowledge in practice excellence who have the leadership, and clinical skills necessary to promote theprofession of occupational therapy. High priority is placed on active inquiry, critical thinking and reflectivepractice.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Prepare students to think logically, critically, creatively, and independently in a manner that willpromote advanced practice of occupational therapy. Develop leadership in an area of clinical practice that will promote the profession of occupationaltherapy and the patients who receive care. Display professional skills such as life-long learning, ethical behaviors and interdisciplinarycollaboration within professional practice. Develop effective communication skills in the presentation of occupational therapy theories andconcepts in order to advance professional goals. Develop a systematic approach to solving problems in clinical practice through the culminatingCapstone Project. Advance competence in the interpretation and application of professional literature promotingevidence based practice.Admission RequirementsApplication to the OTD program is open to all occupational therapists who entered the profession with abachelor’s degree or master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. It is expectedthat all applicants are licensed or eligible for licensure in the United States. Applicants must be currentlyemployed as an occupational therapist or have a minimum of one year’s experience as an occupationaltherapist. For more details on admission, see the Admissions to the University section of this Catalog.Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning must be submitted directly to theUniversity in accordance with the Application for Admission instructions.International Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa to participate in University courses and/ordegrees can be considered for admission. To enter the OTD program, the following criteria will apply: Be a graduate of a program in a country that is a member of the World Federation of OccupationalTherapists. Submit transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at a levelequivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Candidate must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report iftheir education was completed in a language other than English or they reside in a non-Englishspeaking country. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT – Internetbased testing) is required on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).60
Notification of StatusThe applicant will be notified by email from the University of his/her admission status after all requiredapplication materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee.Academic RequirementTo remain in the OTD program, the student must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Complete a minimum of one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) and a minimum of 5 creditswithin a calendar year.Program OverviewFor candidates entering the program with a master’s degree from the University of St. Augustine (MOT),they are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits. For candidates who hold a master’s degree* inoccupational therapy, a minimum of 35 credits will be required to earn the OTD degree. The student shouldbe able to complete this program in two to three years on a part-time basis.Effective April 1, 2012 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, a minimum of 60credits will be required. The student should be able to complete this program in three to four years on a parttimebasis.The OTD program includes several required courses depending on your highest previous degree.For the student holding a master’s degree these include: Science of Occupation (4 credits) Capstone 1 and 2 (5 credits) Leadership and Policy in Health Care (3 credits) Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional (3 credits) Health Administration (3 credits) Residency (1 credit) Practice courses (6 credits)For the student with a Bachelor’s degree there are four additional courses: Reflective Practice (4 credits) Professional Communication (2 credits) Clinical Integration I (8 credits) Clinical Integration II (8 credits)In addition to the required courses listed above, the remainder of OTD coursework is comprised of electivecourses and seminars. The University will also consider accepting graduate credits from other accreditedinstitutions. Please refer to the transfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.*The master’s degree may be either the first professional degree or a post-professional degree.61
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certification. A felony conviction
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ENTRY-LEVEL PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUP
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Clinical ExcellenceThrough Graduate
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