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Master's+Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn a Master's and post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ppOTD) degree online from Marymount University.

The Master's+ OTD Program

As part of the Master's+ OTD program at Marymount University, licensed Occupational Therapists with a minimum of a bachelor's degree will have the opportunity to earn an Master's and then segue into the post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree program. You will be able to choose from one of five pathways to help support your career goals and preparing you to enter the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Master's+ Pathways:

Public Health Education & Promotion Master (30 credits +6 ppOTD credits)
Emerging Technology Master & Certificates (36 credits)
Master of Business Administration (36 credits)
Business Master & Certificates (36 credits)
2 Certificates & 2 Business Courses (30 credits)

For some pathways, 6 ppOTD credits may be able to be credited back to your business plan. To help you learn about the pathways in relation to your career goals, personal advisors can support you through the process. To learn more about the Master's+OTD pathways, schedule an appointment with an advisor today or review individual pathways here.

Be Empowered. Move Your Career Forward with Your ppOTD.

You can earn your post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in just 5 semesters for Marymount University powered by Rehab Essentials. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready and on your schedule. And all with a budget friendly tuition. Plus, Marymount University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).

Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of occupational therapy. You have 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. Courses can be viewed and reviewed anytime within the semester. Deadlines and key dates for assignments, quizzes and exams are easily found in the course dashboard to keep you on track.

You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy.

Key Dates

Application & Material Deadlines:
Fall 2024 Cohort	August 11, 2024
Spring 2025 Cohort	December 8, 2024
*Projected Semester Start Dates:**
Summer 2024	April 14, 2024
Fall 2024	August 25, 2008
Spring 2025	January 2025

*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Curriculum

MS to OTD30 CREDIT, 5 SEMESTER PROGRAM*
BS to Master's+ ppOTD Pathway30 - 36 CREDIT PROGRAM (TBD on the Pathway)

*Marymount University is accredited by SACS-COC, ACOTE does not accredit transitional or post-professional OTD programs.

Tuition

MS to OTD$12,750* (in-state and out-of-state students)
BS to Master's + ppOTD PathwayTBD on the Pathway (financial aid available at 9+ credits)
Application Fee (non refundable)$50 (Apply for free when you use the fee waiver code MUGRAD2024 by July 31, 2024)

*$425/credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition for the ppOTD program, learn more here.

Course Sequence

SEQUENCE: FALL 2024 COHORT
For different cohort, learn more here.
Master's+ PathwayDepends upon pathway, click here to view more information
August - December 2024Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, and Application (3 credits)
Professional Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
January - April 2025Evidence-Based Practice Methods and Application (3 credits)
Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice (2 credits)
April - August 2025Prevention, Health, and Disability (3 credits)
Outcomes Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
August - December 2025Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice (3 credits)
Capstone I (2 credits)
Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession (2 credits)
January - April 2026Teaching and Learning: Continuum of Education (2 credits)
Capstone II (4 credits)

For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Benefits

100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected device
Budget-friendly tuition
Communicate directly with our expert faculty
Contemporary content from nationally-recognized subject matter experts
Advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge you can apply immediately in your Occupational Therapy role
You will be empowered to move your career forward
Prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy
Graduate with a degree from Marymount University, an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)

Requirements

If you attained your OT degree from a ACOTE accredited institute:

BOT, BSOT, or master’s in related health field
Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
Copy of US Occupational Therapy license

If you attained your OT degree from a non-ACOTE (or foreign) institute:

BOT, BSOT, or master’s in related health field
Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
Copy of US Occupational Therapy license
Academic equivalency documentation that states your degree is equivalent to US Bachelors or US Masters in OT from Institute of Foreign Credential Services (select General Analysis) (Or another member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

How to Apply

Apply for FREE by July 31, 2024! Use the code MUGRAD2024 when you apply and we will waive your application fee.

Applying is easy! Complete the online application and send your required materials to the address below. Please note, on the “Previous Education” section of your application only include your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Marymount Graduate Admissions
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
gadmissi@marymount.edu

All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

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