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About the University
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), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
Earn your PPOTD degree with USAHS and take your career to the next level.
Online PPOTD Program
Open to those with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy, USAHS’ Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) helps OTs stay competitive and meet the professional trend toward the doctorate. Our PPOTD offers practitioners like you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in clinical OT practice, research, administration, leadership, program development, and education. It will help you add to your credentials, update your skills, and keep up with best practices in the OT field.
Designed for those who are practicing or ready to practice, the program emphasizes active inquiry, critical thinking, and applied learning. It will help you expand your interprofessional perspective and become a change agent in the profession.
Best Medical Degrees ranks our program in its top 10 best-value online PPOTD programs!(Source: BestMedicalDegrees.com)
20% Tuition Reduction for Spring 2024*
Can I earn my degree online?
You can complete your degree entirely online—or take advantage of our optional immersions and engage face-to-face with your faculty mentors and peers from around the country.
Common Questions
The PPOTD program offers optional specializations in Executive Leadership and Teaching and Learning.
Which specializations are available?
USAHS has start dates in September, January, and May for most of our programs. Complete the above form to learn more.
When can I start?
Why You’ll Love USAHS
We’re mentors.
Learn from faculty mentors who are leaders in the field of occupational therapy. In your capstone project, develop and complete a scholarship project that expands the body of knowledge within the field.
In our core courses and on-campus immersions, you will practice working in interprofessional healthcare teams to solve scenario-based problems.
We’re interprofessional.
The PPOTD program is exceptionally flexible and individualized. Your advisors will work with you to design a customized plan of study and take advantage of our acceleration options.
We’re flexible.
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*Over the life of the program. This offer is not a guarantee that all candidates eligible for the offer will be granted acceptance or admission into USAHS. All prospective students will be subject to the same standard admission and registration process when applying to USAHS. The tuition reduction is applicable to tuition only and does not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees. The tuition reduction cannot be used in combination with any other tuition benefit other than the tuition award specified.
Qualified applicants are eligible to receive a 20% tuition discount over the life of the program.