The University of Florida’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program prepares students to become professional-level OT practitioners who are leaders in the rapidly changing and dynamic contemporary health and human services delivery systems. The program will facilitate students’ clinical knowledge and skills, professional development, leadership and advocacy skills, and advanced knowledge base to inform high quality, evidence-informed practice in occupational therapy. Students will engage in projects and leadership activities that will improve practice quality and advance evidence-based clinical practice.
All students must complete the required prerequisite courses prior to beginning the OTD program. All students must also complete the college required Introduction to Public Health course. Students need to obtain 107 graduate credits before matriculation can be expected from the OTD program.
Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork as well as an individual 14-week capstone experience within 12 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork as well as completion of preparatory activities defined in 2018 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3.
University degree certification for graduation from the OTD degree program requires the following:
Students must complete Level 2 fieldwork and capstone requirements within one year of completing didactic campus-based coursework.
