Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 Semester Hours)

OTD 500 Foundations and Theories of Occupational Therapy (3)
OTD 500L Foundations Lab (1)
OTD 501 Anatomy and Biomechanics (3)
OTD 502 Development Across the Lifespan (3)
OTD 503 Research Methods and Application I (3)
OTD 504 Social Responsibility & Occupational Justice (3)

Spring Semester (11 Semester Hours)

OTD 505 Neuroanatomy (3)
OTD 506 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Occupational Therapy I (3)
OTD 506L Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Assessments and Treatment Planning Lab I (1)
OTD 507 Activity Analysis and Clinical Reasoning (3)
OTD 508 Level IA Fieldwork Physical Dysfunction (1)

Summer Semester (5 Semester Hours)

OTD 509  Psychosocial Conditions in Occupational Therapy (3)
OTD 509L Psychosocial Conditions in Occupational Therapy  Assessments and Treatment Planning Lab (1)
OTD 512 Level IB FieldworkPsychosocial in Occupational Therapy (1)

Year 2

Fall Semester (14 Semester Hours)

OTD 513 Infants, Children and Youth in Occupational Therapy (3)
OTD 513L Infants, Children and Youth in Occupational Therapy Lab Assessments and Treatment Lab (1)
OTD 510 Research Methods and Application II (3)
OTD 511 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Occupational Therapy II (3)
OTD 511L Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Assessments and Treatment Planning Lab II (1)
OTD 514 Level IC Fieldwork Pediatrics (1)

Spring Semester (16 Semester Hours)

OTD 525 Leadership and Management (3)
OTD 521 Policy and Ethics (3)
OTD 522 Research Methods and Application III (3)
OTD 523 Aging (3)
OTD 524 Education, Wellness, Community and Emerging Trends (3)
OTD 527 Level 1D Fieldwork Education, Wellness, Community and Emerging Trends (1)

Summer Semester (11 Semester Hours)

OTD 520 Modalities, Ortho & Splinting (3)
OTD 526 Assistive Technology (3)
OTD 528 Professional Seminar 1 (3)
OTD 600 Capstone Planning (2)

Year 3

Fall Semester (10 Semester Hours)

OTD 529 Professional Seminar 2 (1)
OTD 540 Level II Fieldwork(9)

Spring Semester (10 Semester Hours)

OTD 530 Professional Seminar 3 (1)
OTD 550 Level II  Fieldwork (9)

Summer Semester (11 Semester Hours)

OTD 531 Professional Seminar 4 (1)
OTD 610 Capstone Project (3)
OTD 620 Capstone Experience (9)

Total Credits = 104

Admission into the OTD program at NDMU is competitive. Students are considered for admission with the following:

• Bachelor's degree - minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale)
• Completion of prerequisite courses
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Human service observation hours
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Interview

Note: All observational hours need to be completed within the past two years.

Prerequisites

Completion of the following prerequisite courses within the past 5 years with a minimum cumulative grade point average of B (3.0 based on 4.0) is required for admission into the OTD program. Transcripts of bachelor’s degree and completed prerequisite courses must be submitted. Courses may be taken online or in person from an accredited institution.

NOTE: Students may have a maximum of 2 prerequisite courses with a grade of C (as long as their cumulative grade point average is 3.0 across all prerequisites).

Required Courses & Credits

• Human Anatomy & Physiology I Course and Lab (4)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II Course and Lab (4)
• College Writing (3)
• Basic Statistics (3)
• Introductory Psychology (3)
• Psychopathology OR Abnormal Psychology (3)
• Human Growth & Development or Developmental Psychology Across Life Span (3)
• Introductory Sociology (3)
• Medical Terminology (3)
• Introductory Physics with Lab (4)

Total Credits: 33

NOTE: Advanced Placement (AP) credits are not accepted as fulfillment of prerequisite courses. Course credits from other occupational therapy programs are not accepted.

Letters of Recommendations

Provide three letters of recommendation, from individuals who have taught the applicant in an academic setting. Letters of recommendation should address academic, professional and personal attributes, and potential for successful graduate education.

Human Service Observation

Applicants are required to complete thirty-five (35) hours of observation in a practice area and settings as listed on the AOTA Website. Three practice area and settings are required, one with 15 hours and two with 10 hours each. All observational hours need to be completed within the past two years.

• Fifteen (15) hours are required in the practice area that you intend to pursue after graduation and must be done under the direction of an Occupational therapist.
• One additional observation must be done with an OTR.
• The third observation may come from work experience where you worked with populations with a disability, including geriatrics, pediatrics, day camps, mental/behavioral health, etc., for example.

NOTE: Your essay should be reflective of your insights and experiences gained from these observations. All hours must be completed prior to admission into the program.

Personal Statement

A personal statement should cover your interest in occupational therapy with emphasis on the practice area that you intend to pursue after graduation, insights gained from the observations, your strengths, professional skills, personal attributes, and how these experiences have helped to shape your desire to become an occupational therapist. Required length is a minimum of 500 words to a maximum of 750 words.

Estimated Costs: Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

The charts below contain estimates of direct costs for AY2023-24 for Maryland residents and out-of-state students for the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program. Students should consult the University’s Business Office webpage for the most up-to-date tuition and fee rates.

Cost Estimate: Maryland Residents

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Program Total
Tuition	$29,000	$29,000	$29,000	$87,000
Maryland Resident Scholarship*	($10,000)	($10,000)	($10,000)	($30,000)
Fees	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$3,000
Total	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000	$60,000

* Beginning for AY2023-24, new applicants who are Maryland State residents at the time of application will automatically receive a $10,000 “Maryland Resident Scholarship” per year to help offset the cost of tuition for Maryland students.

Cost Estimate: Out-of-State Residents

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Program Total
Tuition	$29,000	$29,000	$29,000	$87,000
Fees	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$3,000
Total	$30,000	$30,000	$30,000	$90,000

Additional Notes

• Estimates do not include other direct or indirect costs which may include but are not limited to: room and board, transportation costs, personal expenses, health insurance, background checks, etc.
• The program total cost estimates above do not include annual tuition and fees increases. Tuition and fee rates are determined annually year by the Board of Trustees, and are subject to change.