Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Post-Professional)

Prepare to Advance Into Occupational Therapy Leadership

Personalized. Affordable. Accessible.

Take the next step in your occupational therapy career with the post-professional online OTD degree from Shawnee State University Online Campus. In this program, you will learn from expert instructors as you study in an interactive online classroom designed for your success. There are three start dates a year, and you have the flexibility to start, pause, and continue according to your schedule and individual needs.

Shawnee State provides students with personalized learning experiences and guidance to foster success, no matter their starting point or career interests. Through quality academics and a renowned faculty, our graduates expand their careers with confidence and the skills necessary for personal and professional achievement.

Convenient Online Format

Course Length: 7 Weeks

Transfer up to 9 Credits

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A Career-Focused OTD Curriculum

The post-professional online OTD program offers a multifaceted learning approach that explores evidence-based practices, policy and occupational justice, professional development, and entrepreneurship. Because the post-professional online OTD doesn’t include a residency requirement, you can study on your schedule and balance your education with full-time professional responsibilities. Additional reasons to continue your education with Shawnee State include:

Dedicated Faculty

We are committed to helping our students meet their educational and professional goals.

Inclusive Environment

We offer quality academic programs to students of all cultural, financial, and religious backgrounds.

Individual Support

Our faculty members provide personalized guidance to help students succeed.

A Quality Education on Your Schedule

When you study online at Shawnee State, you’ll experience an education that matches the quality of our on-campus programs. At the same time, our online courses allow you to gain relevant career skills without committing to a set schedule. This flexibility makes it more convenient to pursue a degree or certificate while meeting your work and life commitments.

Lead a Successful Career as an Evidence-Based Practitioner

Shawnee State’s online post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy program lets you seek a credential that helps you advance your career and increase your earning potential. While the median annual earnings for occupational therapists is $85,570, the top 10 percent of salaries exceed $123,000.1

Professional Settings for OTD Graduates

  1. Clinical Leadership
  2. High-Level Clinical Practices
  3. Consulting
  4. Academics

Shawnee State University has provided students with personalized educational experiences since opening its doors as a public institution in 1986. Our future-focused degrees and certificates fit varying backgrounds and current goals, enabling you to take a direct path to career advancement and personal achievement.

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Source

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Therapists.” Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.