Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Course of Study
All applicants must be initially certified occupational therapists or pass the NBCOT Exam within one year of starting the program. The following courses are required to complete the program:
| course | details | credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCT 7002 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| OCT 7005 | Evidence-based Practice and Critical Thinking in O.T. | 3 |
| OCT 7010 | Theory Development for Models of Practice | 3 |
| OCT 7103 | Occupation-centered Practice | 3 |
| OCT 7133 | Advanced Policy Issues | 3 |
| OCT 7860 | Creative Leadership | 3 |
| OCT 7006 | Evidence and Outcomes | 3 |
| OCT 7003 | Capstone Residency | 3 |
| OCT 7302 | Contextual Analysis of Occupational Performance | 3 |
| Electives | Selected with DrOT program director approval to complement stated practice focus | 12 |
| Total: | 39 | |
Note: NSU MOT graduates that start the Dr.OT program within 24 months of completing all the MOT requirements are eligible to take the NBCOT Exam and can complete the Dr.OT program with 33 total credits.
