OTD Brochure Arizona

Doctoral Program in Occupational Therapy

ARIZONA

QUICK FACTS

100%

RETENTION RATE

32 MONTHS

COMPLETION TIME (INCLUDING FIELDWORK)

106

CREDIT HOURS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Specialize your learning through • The Student Occupational Therapy Association • Publication and presentation opportunities • Global outreach • Professional training opportunities alongside current occupational therapists

COURSES/CURRICULUM The OTD program requires the completion of 106 credit hours in a three-year sequence. For the first two years, course loads range between 40-47 credit hours. The final year involves 24 credit hours of fieldwork and doctoral capstone requirements.

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GRADUATE@HUNTINGTON.EDU (800) 600-4888

HU Arizona 8385 W Mariners Way Peoria, AZ 85382 Map data ©2023 Google

“I knew I wanted to be an occupational therapist before starting the program, but Huntington really helped me fall even more in love with the field and the incredible work that we do.”

Megan Law, OTDS at HU Arizona

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Our entry-level doctoral degree takes you beyond the generalist preparation of a master’s degree by providing additional exposure to specialty areas, research, and specialized experiential components.

Topics covered: •

Advanced assessment and intervention strategies

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Program development

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Research

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Assistive technology

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Biomechanics

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Management and leadership

OTD program graduates qualify to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.

ABOUT HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY As a Christ-centered liberal arts university, we train well-rounded and highly qualified professionals. We believe that skilled professionals impact the world for Christ through their scholarship and service. Our goal is to provide a learning environment where servant leadership is integral to meeting the health and wellness needs of others.

OTD AT HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY • Experienced faculty with a wide scope of specialties and areas of practice • Emphasis on community-based practices and emerging practice areas • Individual faculty mentorship for student projects

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Scan the QR code for prerequisites, application instructions, and more.

Huntington University’s Doctoral in Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www. acoteonline.org. ACOTE’s email address is accred@aota.org