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Earn Your Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

If you envision yourself in a leadership role within occupational therapy, USAHS’ Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program may be the best program for you. In the OTD’s two additional trimesters of study beyond the MOT, you will take courses in leadership, advocacy, and policymaking. You will also engage in a capstone project, in which you will choose your own area of OT interest and investigate it deeply. 

Our Residential OTD offers the flexibility of online coursework plus on-campus clinical lab classes held on weekdays. The Flex OTD also features online coursework, with lab classes held on scheduled weekends each month. It’s designed for students who work, have family obligations, or live far from campus.

Which path works for you?

How Our OTD Program Stands Apart

We’re
blended.

We pair online lectures with in-person practice. You’ll learn the material in advance online. Then, you’ll come to campus ready to engage in clinical scenarios in our state-of-the-art simulation labs, featuring actual medical equipment and environments.

During your very first trimester, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers in other rehabilitative science disciplines, learning each other’s roles and responsibilities.

We’re
interprofessional.

We respect our students as future colleagues and healthcare practitioners. We build critical thinkers who are committed to cultural responsiveness and have high ethical standards – along with compassion, empathy, and grit.

We’re a tight-knit community.

Now enrolling for Fall 2021.

Can I study online?

OTD students engage in online coursework, in-person labs, and fieldwork experiences.

Common Questions

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Ask an enrollment advisor for details after completing the form below.

Is financial aid available?

The OTD program offers three start dates per year: Sept., Jan. & May. The Flex OTD program is offered in Sept. and May.

When can I start?

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, graduate nursing, education, health administration, and health sciences, as well as continuing education programs. 

Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas. USAHS is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wascsenior.org.

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Take the first step toward earning your Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree

The GRE requirement is suspended for admission into the entry-level occupational therapy programs for the Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 terms.

The GRE requirement is suspended for admission into the entry-level occupational therapy programs for the Fall 2021and Spring 2022 terms.