MS/OTD Curriculum
For an overview of the program objectives, curriculum sequence, capstone process and other important information about the MS-OTD program, please view this recorded Information Session:
The MS-OTD program is fully online with courses offered separately or as integrated sections with students in the Cognition-focused PP-OTD program. The program offers intensive mentoring from internationally recognized course instructors and PP-OTD Director with various areas of expertise as well as a peer-mentoring program with current PP-OTD students and experienced clinicians.
Course Sequence
Semester 1 (Fall)
- Advanced Applications of Theory to Practice (8100) (3 credits)
- Advanced Evidenced-Based Practice (8530) (3 credits)
- Professional Development (8993) (2 credits)
- Capstone 1: Planning and Residency (8107) (2 credits)
Total Credits: 10
Semester 2 (Spring)
- Ethics & Occupational Justice (8550) (2 credits)
- Cognitive Basis of Function and Decision Making (8505) (4 credits)
- Case-Based Application (8106) (1 credit)
- Capstone 2: Residency & Project (8994) (3 credits)
Total Credits: 10
Semester 3 (Summer)
- Methods of Teaching (8510) (3 credits)
- Advanced Writing for Publication (8113) (1 credit)
- Capstone 3: Project Completion/Presentation (2 credits)
Total Credits: 6
Doctoral Capstone Components
- Capstone Project: A knowledge translation or building capacity project applying evidence-based practice
- Clinical Portfolio: Six education artifacts comprised of: Program Development project, Continuing Education projects, Evidence-based projects, and Reflection on the Doctoral Process
- Evidence-Based Research Paper: Publication ready manuscript based on components of the capstone project