Occupational Therapy, Doctorate | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Las Vegas, United States
36 months
Duration
24050 USD/year
24050 USD/year
7094 USD/year
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About

The Occupational Therapy program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas will have an initial cohort size of 36 students, and comprise 120 credit hours of graduate level classroom, fieldwork, and research learning activities.

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Overview

The coursework will be offered during three consecutive semesters each year for three years. Students in the Occupational Therapy program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas will be eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam after successfully completing all coursework and fieldwork.

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association has granted candidacy status to the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree, students should be prepared to:

  • Demonstrate professional behaviors on Level I fieldwork as measured by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation for OT and OTA Students (2017) and as outlined in the Program Handbook of the UNLV OTD Program.
  • Engage in the ethical practice of occupational therapy as outlined by the AOTA Code of Ethics (2015) as measured on the Self-Assessment of Professional Behavior during each Professional Development Seminar class.
  • Achieve entry-level competence in clinical practice as measured by achieving a score of at least 122 points on the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (2002).
  • Select and pursue leadership and advocacy activities through the use of an annual Professional Development Plan.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
  • Functional Movement Kinesiology with Lab
  • Occupational Therapy Practice I with Adults/Older Adults
  • Evidence-Based Practice I Quantitative Research
  • Teaching and Learning I

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to the OTD program have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The degree may be in any area of study as long as the student has successfully completed the following pre-requisite coursework:

  • Statistics (1 course)
  • Biology (2 courses)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (2 courses) with labs
  • Psychology (3 courses - Introductory, Developmental & Abnormal)
  • Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    24050 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 24050 USD per year during 36 months.
  • National

    24050 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 24050 USD per year during 36 months.
  • In-State

    7094 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 7094 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month
Living costs

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

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Available Scholarships

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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
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Nora's Nursery
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
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Zolve
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
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Insightful
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
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Diasporans 
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Zuckerman Israeli Postdoctoral Scholars Program
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Zuckerman Scholars
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Independent provider
Grant
60000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Postdocs in STEM Scholarship
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Zuckerman Scholars
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
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Support Creativity
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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iVisa
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Grant
38000 GBP
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Marshall Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2023
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CouponBirds
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
3000 USD
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