Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Marquette’s entry-level clinical occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program is a three-year (9 semester) professional course of study designed to educate future leaders of a collaborative and culturally responsive workforce. The mission of the university and College are influential components of the OTD curriculum design and are supportive of our desire to nurture graduates who will be discerning agents for change as professionals in practice. The OTD program goals are a natural corollary to the culture of a Jesuit research university located in the heart of a community with long-standing health disparities. The curriculum design operationalizes the OTD program goals of Practice Competence, Professional Identify, Servant Leadership, and Critical Curiosity. Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that promotes participation for people of all ages in activities that they want and need to do. “Occupation” relates to everyday doing and meaningful engagement in life which supports one’s physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health. Occupational therapists use occupation to empower people to engage in productive lives despite illness, injury, disability or other limitations.

All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (any field) from a regionally accredited institution prior to matriculation into the OTD program. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. Minimum OTCAS calculated cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) required Three letters of recommendation. Observation of an occupational therapist or experience(s) illustrating an understanding of and commitment to the occupational therapy profession. An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher will be required for admission. TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based version or 80 on the internet-based version (a minimum of 20 on each section).