Occupational Therapy Doctorate - NEW

OTD

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Become a Doctor of Occupational Therapy in Just 3 Years

Take the next step toward becoming a highly skilled occupational therapist with College of Saint Mary’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program

  • Learn from expert faculty with diverse clinical and educational backgrounds
  • Train in state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar health profession labs
  • Apply your skills in real-world settings through fieldwork at 700+ partner sites across 45 states
  • Develop a client-first, evidence-based approach in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and more

Lead, Treat, Teach: An OTD Prepares You to Do It All

An OTD prepares you not only for clinical excellence but for leadership, advocacy, and innovation in a changing healthcare system. With a doctorate, you’re positioned for more career pathways—from clinical practice to program development to academic or administrative roles. It's an investment that opens doors and expands your impact in the lives of others.

Program At A Glance
Program Length: 3 years (8 semesters), full-time, in-person
Start Date: New cohort begins every August
Admissions: No GRE required; apply through OTCAS
Clinical Experience: Two full-time Level II Fieldwork rotations + Doctoral Capstone
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$98,340
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for occupational therapists was $98,340 in May 2024.
Students Excel in Smaller Class Sizes

Meet Jeremy, a student looking for a smaller campus with small class sizes for graduate school. He found that in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at College of Saint Mary. “I wanted something a little more personable, where you can easily access and talk to your professors and classmates" he said.