Online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) Program Overview
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) degree at Valparaiso University is a 30-credit hour, 100% online post-professional OTD (DrOT) program. The program is designed to prepare graduates as innovators in occupational therapy through advanced skills in mentorship, education, evidence-based practice using knowledge translation, and advocacy and policy making in the broader world of health care.
Our online post-professional OTD program is being taught by widely recognized leaders in the field, who will provide you with the skills to operate as a top professional in the field. This program aims to develop advanced occupational therapy practitioners with a passion for lifelong learning and inter-professional collaboration.
The DrOT program now offers one accelerated track structured in a 100% online format designed with working professionals in mind.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements and be admitted to Valparaiso University. Students applying to the post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) program must meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Current state licensure as an occupational therapist in good standing.
- Current proof of registration with the NBCOT.
- Minimum of one-year work experience as an occupational therapist preferred
- Letter of intent explaining why the candidate is seeking this degree and goals for using this degree (two-page maximum)
Deadlines
Fall, spring, and summer starts with rolling admission review.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Theories, Models, and Framework | 6 |
| Research Methodologies | 6 |
| Educational Principles in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| Elective or Independent Study option | 3 |
| Capstone Discovery and Design | 3 |
| Capstone | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
