Program Requirements

Admission Requirements (see also JSHP Admissions page)

• Bachelor's degree in OT plus Masters in OT or another field or
• Bachelor's degree in OT
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement of goals for the OTD (may be emailed or included in the Essay section of the online application)
• Copy of state license and/or NBCOT certification
  

Online application recommended.

Credit for OTD courses taken as non-matriculated student

• All credits earned for OTD courses taken at Jefferson as a non-matriculated student are applied toward the OTD degree upon admission to the program.

Transfer of Credit

• Students may transfer up to 15 credits of graduate-level work from an accredited institution. Students must provide course description and syllabus for courses for which transfer is requested; these are reviewed by Program Director for approval.

Credit for Experience

• Students may earn credit for experience in the areas of advanced practice, leadership, or innovative programming. Check with Program Director Dr. Susan Toth-Cohen for more information.

Residency Requirements

• Students complete an 80 hour Fellowship that typically is conducted in the student's local geographic area.