Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Occupational Therapy 379 • O CT 7860—Leadership Development in Multiple Contexts (3 credits) • OCT 7908—Practice Scholarship (3 credits) • OCT 7909—Program Evaluation and Outcome Measures (3 credits) • OCT 7910—Capstone I (3 credits) • OCT 7920—Capstone II (3 credits) • OCT 7921—Capstone III (3 credits) • Electives—(3 credits) Requirements for Graduation (Dr.O.T.) In order to be eligible for the Dr.O.T. degree, students shall • be of good moral and ethical character • c omplete 34 credits in the program specifically approved to meet NSU doctoral program requirements within four years • s uccessfully complete the capstone course series OCT 7910, 7920, and 7921, which includes a capstone residency (1 credit) and project and culminates in the capstone paper • complete the program of study required for the degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B (80 percent) in all coursework • s atisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy is conferred in recognition of a demonstrated ability to master a specific field of knowledge and to conduct significant independent research. A minimum of 61 credits of graduate work beyond the master’s degree level is required, including a research residency and a dissertation. NSU’s Ph.D. program has three start dates each year (January, May, and August). It is offered in an online, distance education format with only two required, on-campus visits during the curriculum. Each on-campus visit is between two to four days in duration. During the curriculum, Ph.D. students are required to travel to NSU’s beautiful Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus in South Florida once during their first year of coursework and a second time during either their second or third year of coursework (depending on their course sequence). The rest of the semesters are completed entirely online through online learning technology, asynchronous discussion postings, and live audio/video communication platform discussions. Admissions requirements include a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A graduate-level research methods course is a prerequisite. It health policy, and translating advanced knowledge, all to meet society’s occupational needs. Students are required to complete 34 credits of coursework and a three-part capstone project that focuses on practitioner scholarship. Admissions Requirements (Dr.O.T.) The occupational therapy doctoral programs select students based on cumulative grade point average (GPA), interviews and personal statements, letters of recommendation, and potential for success in the program. 1. An applicant must have a master’s degree in occupational therapy from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized university or college and be eligible to practice as an occupational therapist within one year of initiating the program. Foreign applicants must present the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree and evidence of successful completion of an OT educational program approved by WFOT. All foreign coursework must be evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Inc. (wes.org), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (jsilny.org), or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ece.org). 2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. 3. An applicant must demonstrate writing proficiency, as determined by the program director. 4. Foreign applicants must also have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or higher for the written test or 213 or higher for the computer-based test, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0, or a Pearson Test of English—Academic (PTE—Academic) score of 54. The dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to modify requirements in unusual circumstances. Course of Study (Dr.O.T.) The following courses are required to complete the program: • OCT 7010—Theory Development (3 credits) • O CT 7015—Introduction to Doctoral OT Research and EBP (3 credits) • O CT 7133—Advanced Policy (3 credits) • O CT 7301—Contexts of Occupation-Centered Practice (3 credits)
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