
Inspire change in the community you serve and transform the profession with Quinnipiac’s online Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate.
Inspire change in the community you serve and transform the profession with Quinnipiac’s online Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate.
Occupational therapy is an evolving profession that will continue to expand new health services into a wide range of environments. Our Post-Professional OTD program produces agents of change who stand out as leaders in moving the profession forward.
The program is ideal for practicing registered occupational therapists who want to merge their experience and practical skills with contemporary knowledge and scholarship. We provide an ideal pathway for you to expand your role within your current practice, further your credibility to open or enhance your own practice, or transition into a teaching role.
The curriculum consists of 32 credits broken up into unique modules and may be completed in less than 2 years, part-time. There is a single, week-long residency requirement that is completed during your first summer in the program; the rest is completed entirely online. Coursework emphasizes an evidence-based approach to modern challenges and explores systems of practice, program development, advocacy, and leadership. All work within the program can be tailored to your own unique interests and practice area.
Practicing occupational therapists with a bachelor’s degree may enter the program via completion of our BS to OTD track.
Over 60% of OTD students in the online program have had their work accepted for dissemination.
Being an American Occupational Therapy Association fellow provides these faculty with a vast network of information and resources for keeping pace with an evolving profession.
Online learning with Quinnipiac University delivers the guided educational experience of a traditional, instructor-led environment coupled with the schedule flexibility needed for adult learners to succeed. Innovative teaching methods and asynchronous classes enable students to work at their own pace, while also enjoying peer interaction and a collaborative learning experience to maximize their learning outcomes.
Our graduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.