Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) > Curriculum overview - Courses and Course Descriptions
Curriculum
Core Courses |
15-21 credits |
Visionary Practice Development and Evaluation |
3 |
Advanced Level Evidence-Based Practice |
3 |
Leadership: Moving Beyond Traditional Roles |
3 |
OTD Seminar (taken each semester) |
1 |
Clinical Research Ind. Study (non-TJU)* |
3 |
* Designed for
for students who require additional background knowledge in research
Advanced Practice Courses* 9-12 credits
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Children and Their Families in Context
(includes early intervention and school age practice, consultation and collaboration, and sensory integration treatment and clinical research).
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9-12 credits |
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Health and CommunityParticipation
(includes healthy aging, public health, community mental health, community participation with chronic conditions).
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Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
(includes neuroscience, hand therapy).
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Other [TJU or transfer] - includes but is not limited to: Teaching electives and other Jefferson graduate courses, in addition to courses transferred in from other schools
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* Students can choose from more than 1 advanced practice
cluster to meet the 9-12 credit requirement |
Clinical Fellowship and Capstone |
9-12 credits |
Clinical Fellowship |
3-6 |
Capstone Project
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6 |
See Course Descriptions
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