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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) · OTD

Hybrid (Primarily Online) | 8 semesters/2.6 years
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Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the OTD program, the student must:

  • Satisfy all financial obligations to RMU.
  • Meet satisfactory academic progress standards according to the institutional
    policies stated in the University Handbook.
  • Satisfactorily complete all required OTD academic and clinical coursework
    [fieldwork (OT 719, 729, 739, 750, & 751) and doctoral capstone experience (OT
    761)], and complete and present the doctoral capstone project (OT 762, 763, 764) within 5 years of starting the OTD Program.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
  • Complete all required graduation paperwork, including the application for graduation.
  • Pay graduation fees.

Program Accreditation

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA, and its web address is http://www.acoteonline.org/.

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