Doctorate Program (OTD) Entry-Level Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program is a 109-credit hour program that prepares future occupational therapists for leadership and scholarship in academic communities andor healthcare organizations. Valparaiso University is committed to students achieving their highest potential through facilitating intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth with an emphasis on liberal arts education. This allows OTD students to become competent, professional occupational therapy practitioners. Students complete all coursework prior to taking the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam for Occupational Therapist.