Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Designed with You in Mind

Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ppOTD) degree from Marymount University powered by Rehab Essentials. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready, on your schedule and at your pace. And all with a budget friendly tuition. Plus, Marymount University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC). 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.

A World-Class Program with Dr. Ken Harwood,
Dean of the College of Health & Education

Be Empowered. Move Your Career Forward.

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. In just 5 semesters, you can have your post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy. The Marymount ppOTD program provides a critical career advancement pathway for therapists who already have a MOT or MSOT degree.

World-class professors, just a click away.

The online courses are taught by the best and brightest faculty from all over the United States. As a student, you will have direct access to these expert faculty and to a diverse, experienced peer group. You will become part of vibrant, collaborative online community.

Key Dates

*Projected Semester Start Dates:**
Spring 2025	December 29, 2024
Summer 2025	April 13, 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*

*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)

*$425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Course Sequence

SEQUENCE: FALL 2024 COHORT
For different cohort, learn more here.
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 for Practice and 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)