Occupational Therapy (DrOT)

Course of Study

All applicants must have completed an entry-level occupational therapy program and be eligible to practice as an occupational therapist within one year of starting the program. The following courses are required to complete the program.

course	details	credits
OCT 7010	Theory Development for Models of Practice	3
OCT 7133	Advanced Policy Issues	3
OCT 7005	Evidence-Based Practice and Critical Thinking in OT	3
OCT 7860	Leadership Development in Multiple Contexts	3
OCT 7302	Contextual Aspects of Occupational Performance	3
OCT 7103	Occupation-Centered Practice	3
OCT 7767	Community Program Development	3
OCT 7791	Grant Practicum	3
OCT 7909	Program Evaluation and Outcome Measurement	3
OCT 7910	Capstone I	3
OCT 7920	Capstone II	3
OCT 7921	Capstone III	3
Electives	Selected with Dr.OT program director approval to complement stated practice focus	3
Total		39

Note: NSU MOT graduates that start the Dr.OT program within 24 months of completing the MOT Program have the option to waive the elective course requirement with approval of the program director.