Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) > Curriculum and Fields of Study (OTD)

Curriculum and Fields of Study (OTD)
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The four core courses in the OTD program are:

• Visionary Practice Development and Evaluation, which enables you to create and evaluate innovative programs designed to meet identified needs of patients/clients.
  


• Advanced  Level Evidence Based Practice (EBP) focuses on skills to conduct EBP research and program evaluation within clinic and community settings.
  


• Leadership: Moving Beyond Traditional Roles designed to advance your skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, teaching, health policy, and public health.
  


• OTD Seminar, (offered sequentially throughout the program) provides opportunities to  develop skills needed for advanced practice, including forecasting current trends, clinical research, and teaching.
  

The curriculum provides an individualized plan of study with electives that match your interests and goals, a fellowship program, and a capstone project. Electives include experience-based courses in clinical and academic teaching. Choose an area of advanced practice from one or more of these areas:

• Children and Their Families in Context (includes early intervention and school age practice, consultation and collaboration, and sensory integration treatment and clinical research).
  
  
• Health and CommunityParticipation (includes healthy aging, public health, community mental health, community participation with chronic conditions).
  
  
• Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (includes neuroscience, hand therapy).

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