Occupational Therapy Transitional Program, O.T.D.
Learn more about the Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Transitional Program.
About the Program
The post-professional transitional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (tOTD) is designed to attract Temple University's Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) graduates and others interested in obtaining their doctoral degree. Temple graduates completed the 80-credit M.O.T. curriculum that contains a rigorous research component, which has prepared them for the research rigor of the tOTD. An economy in coursework can thus be achieved, allowing post-2018 Temple M.O.T. graduates to complete the tOTD program in fewer credits.
The tOTD is designed to attract M.O.T. applicants and those interested in obtaining their doctoral degree. The amended program is offered in conjunction with the current post-professional O.T.D. program with all policies and procedures as well as program measures and assessments for the program remaining the same.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 2 years
Campus Location: Online
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program must be completed on a full-time basis.
Ranking: In 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report, Temple University's O.T.D. program ranks as the 23rd best occupational therapy program out of 198.
Accreditation: Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Job Prospects: As of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 24% growth in occupational therapy until 2022, much higher than average for all jobs.
Licensure: Applicants to the tOTD program must be certified and licensed occupational therapists.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: tOTD coursework is available only to matriculated students.
Financing Opportunities: Financial aid is available to students. For information on financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 215-707-2667.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1
To apply for the tOTD program, the applicant must be a licensed Occupational Therapist.
All applicants apply via the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). The system can be accessed at https://otcas.liaisoncas.com/. All application materials listed below are required to be sent directly to OTCAS:
- Official academic transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
- Two professional/academic letters of recommendation are required.
- A statement of goals is required and must be a minimum of one page in length. This personal statement reflects your capacity to engage in rigorous graduate education and practice and should inform on your capacity for mental flexibility, creativity, teamwork, contribution to a learning environment, and service to others. Your statement must include a reflection of your alignment with Temple's Occupational Therapy mission, philosophy, and values. In addition, you must identify an area of interest you might pursue in clinical doctorate studies and describe a current OT faculty member's scholarly areas and capacity to advise in your area of interest. Submit the personal statement as part of the online application; a formatted copy may also be sent via e-mail to otadmissions@temple.edu.
- A professional writing sample is required, which may include either a previously published article or an academic paper from previous coursework. If you do not have a professional writing sample, you may write a brief professional paper, one to two pages in length, based on a clinical question provided to you by the tOTD program.
- A current resume is required.
- A copy of your current state OT license must be submitted.
- Standardized test scores:
- GRE scores are not required for admissions consideration for Fall 2021. If submitted, scores in the 50th percentile or higher are preferred on the verbal and quantitative sections and should be sent to Temple University OTCAS using code 1239. Otherwise, GRE scores are optional.
- For applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL or Duolingo scores must be reported. The acceptable minimum is 79 iBT for the TOEFL and 110 for Duolingo.
Questions about the application process should be directed to Occupational Therapy Admissions at otadmissions@temple.edu or 215-204-7213. International students are advised to first visit https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants for general information about applying to Temple University.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required. Graduates of Temple's 80-credit M.O.T., in particular, are prepared for the research rigor of the tOTD.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree.
Clearances: The Occupational Therapy program requires students to complete clinical/field education experiences at facilities both on and off Temple University’s campus. These placements require criminal background checks, Act 33/34 clearances, and perhaps a drug screen. The results of these requirements may limit and potentially eliminate placement options for the student, which can, in turn, result in an inability to meet graduation requirements. Additionally, conviction of a misdemeanor, felony, or felonious or illegal act may prevent the student from becoming credentialed and/or licensed to practice occupational therapy.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree: 21
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HRPR 5001 | Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions | 0 |
OTHR 8509 | Leadership in the Health Professions: The Art and Science of Influence | 3 |
OTHR 8511 | Clinical Education and Fieldwork Supervision | 3 |
OTHR 8512 | Studies in Outcome Measures and Analysis | 3 |
OTHR 8513 | Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Research | 3 |
OTHR 8514 | Occupational Based Theories and Participation | 3 |
OTHR 8902 | Capstone Project Inquiry | 1 |
OTHR 8904 | Capstone Project Implementation | 1 |
OTHR 8905 | Capstone Project | 1 |
OTHR 9089 | Field Study and Professional Portfolios | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 21 |
Minimum Grade to be Earned for All Required Courses: B-
Culminating Event:
Capstone Project:
Students are assigned a faculty advisor to guide the capstone experience over a series of academic terms: OTHR 8902 Capstone Project Inquiry, OTHR 8904 Capstone Project Implementation, and OTHR 8905 Capstone Project. Outcomes from the capstone project are expected to be disseminated through presentations or publications and/or to be incorporated into clinical practice.
Courses
OTHR 5001. Developmental Perspectives in Occupational Therapy. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5014.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5002|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5005|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5002. Theoretical Perspectives of Occupation. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 5003. Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5185.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5015|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5019|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5005. Neuroscience Perspectives in Occupational Therapy. 4 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 5008. Kinesiology Perspectives in Occupational Therapy. 4 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5005|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5009. Entrepreneurship in Health Professions. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 5013. Medical Perspectives in Occupational Therapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5005|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5014. Person-Environment Dynamics in Occupation. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5002|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5015|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5015. Human Dynamics in Occupational Therapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 5019. Theoretical Perspectives in Occupational Therapy. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5002|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5104. Occupational Therapy Practice: Mental Health. 5 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5001|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5013|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5014|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5105. Occupational Therapy Practice: Children & Youth. 5 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5185.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5001|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5013|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5019|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5123. Occupational Therapy Practice: Assistive Technology. 4 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5286.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5219|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5151. Research I: Methodologies for Occupational Therapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5019.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5002|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5152. Research II: Design & Proposal Development for Occupational Therapy. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5151|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5161. Occupational Therapy Service Delivery & Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5003|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5185. Occupational Therapy Practice: Fieldwork IA. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5003, OTHR 5105, OTHR 5222.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5001|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5008|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5014|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5019|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5219. Occupational Therapy Practice: Community and Social Participation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5285.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5105|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5221. Health & Wellness in the Community. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5219|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5222. Occupational Therapy Practice: Adults and Older Adults. 6 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Co-requisites: OTHR 5185.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5008|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5013|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5019|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5251. Research III: Implementation in Occupational Therapy. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5152|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5252. Research IV: Outcomes & Dissemination Promoting Occupational Therapy. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5251|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5285. Occupational Therapy Practice: Fieldwork IB. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5185|Minimum Grade of P|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5286. Occupational Therapy Practice: Fieldwork IC. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5285|Minimum Grade of P|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5287. Intensive Occupational Therapy Practice: Fieldwork IIA. 9 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 5123|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5222|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 5286|Minimum Grade of P|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 5288. Intensive Occupational Therapy Practice: Fieldwork IIB. 9 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5287|Minimum Grade of P|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 5301. Professional Development and Learning in OT Education. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 5019|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 8100. Topics in Occupational Therapy Specialty. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
OTHR 8121. Environmental Adaptations. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8122. Studies in Assistive Technology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8131. Assessment Tools for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8132. Occupational Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8133. Family Centered Care. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8134. Developmental Issues in the Early Years: An Occupational Therapy Perspective. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8141. Concepts of Gerontological Rehabilitation I. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8162. Advanced Management in Health Related Service Delivery. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8172. Neurobiological Foundations of Sensory Integration. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8173. Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) Administration and Interpretation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8174. Sensory Integration Practice Applications. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8509. Leadership in the Health Professions: The Art and Science of Influence. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Public Health.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8511. Clinical Education and Fieldwork Supervision. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8512. Studies in Outcome Measures and Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8513. Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Research. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8514. Occupational Based Theories and Participation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
OTHR 8901. Capstone Project. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 8512|May not be taken concurrently
AND OTHR 8513|May not be taken concurrently
AND OTHR 8514|May not be taken concurrently
AND OTHR 9089|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 8902. Capstone Project Inquiry. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 8513|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 8903. Capstone Project Proposal. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(OTHR 8902|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (OTHR 8512|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently)
OTHR 8904. Capstone Project Implementation. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Clin Doctorate in Occup Therap.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 8903|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 8905. Capstone Project. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
OTHR 8904|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
OTHR 9082. Independent Study. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
OTHR 9089. Field Study and Professional Portfolios. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://cph.temple.edu/academics/areas-study/occupational-therapy
Department Information:
Programs in Occupational Therapy
201 Mitten Hall
1913 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6004
215-204-4391