Overview

Applicants to this Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at University of Utah must be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or equivalent in their country of residence/practice and have at least two years of practice as an OT. Our OTD program accommodates students holding either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level with specific paths for both.

Learning outcomes

The focus of the OTD is to provide clinicians with a stronger, more up-to-date theoretical base; advance their leadership skills; and provide them with knowledge and skills in evidence-based research related to their chosen area of emphasis. Common to both tracks is the doctoral level courses which total 36 credits; including foundational courses, core curricular courses, and a capstone project that serv

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Change Using Positive Psychology
Enhancing Happiness and Life Satisfaction
Quality Intimate Relationships
Growing from Traumatic Life Experiences
Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior
Mediation and Stress Reduction
Change Addictive Thinking
Changing Children's Behavior Using Positive Methods
Enhancing Midlife Satisfaction
Occupational Epidemiology
Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health
Introduction to Aging
Service Agencies and Programs for Older Adults
Best Practices in Geriatric Care
Aging and the Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 34 other PhDs in Occupational Therapy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission must apply through Apply Yourself (AY). Please review the information found on Graduate Admissions web page prior to submitting your application. Under the Program Information section on the AY application, choose your program of interest, Occupational Therapy DOT.
Applicants will need to upload copies of official transcripts from all universities attended to verify graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program.

Tuition Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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