Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Advocate for the Future.
Bay Path University's post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is designed for busy professionals, allowing students to complete their degree while maintaining work-life balance. It was created to help licensed Occupational Therapists remain competitive in the ever-changing landscape of their profession by expanding their knowledge, skills, and experience, to become dynamic clinical scholars.
In this flexible, 100% online post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Degree program, students will use critical thinking to advance their careers in leadership, advocacy, and ethics, becoming innovators within the profession while continuing to work.
Bay Path's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program offers a wide range of specialist tracks:
- Administration: Designed for students interested in healthcare management and administrative roles in healthcare and health related organizations.
- Advanced General Practice: Allows students interested in more than one area to create a program tailored to meet their professional needs best. Students can choose from elective courses that will help them grow in their current positions and their future careers.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Designed for students interested in advancing their practice to specialize in the treatment of clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Mental Health: Designed for students interested in advancing their careers to specialize in mental health. The AOTA has identified mental health as a key practice area in the 21st century.
- Productive Aging: For students interested in advancing their careers to specialize in working with older adults. The AOTA has identified older adults as a key practice area in the 21st century. Our society's rapidly aging population, increased longevity, the changing world of work, and baby boomers' focus on quality-of-life issues are some of the factors that will increase the need for services in this area.
- Public Health: Designed for students interested in integrating occupational therapy practice with public health principles. Students are equipped with the skills to design, implement, and evaluate population-based interventions that enhance health and well-being across communities.
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In addition, Bay Path's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program:
- Has a Master's to OTD or Bachelor's to OTD Option
- Includes coursework in evidence-based practice, occupational science, community practice, bioethics, leadership & advocacy, and professional writing
- Allows students to tailor their capstone projects around their career interests
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Online Program?
You can start your Occupational Therapy Doctorate in January or September.
What are the credit and program options for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Online Program?
There are two options:
- 36 credit Master's to post-professional OTD
- 42 credit Bachelor's to post-professional OTD
Can I complete the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree while working full-time?
Yes! Bay Path University's post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is designed for busy professionals, allowing students to complete their degree while maintaining work-life balance.
Is the Occupational Therapy Doctorate offered online?
Yes, the course schedule is 100% online. Students learn in a small, highly dynamic, and interactive online community.
Can I get help paying for my Occupational Therapy Doctorate Online Program?
Yes, financial aid is available.
Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
No. The GMAT and GRE are not required.
Will I have access to learning resources?
Yes. Students have access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.
Fill in the form today and one of our admissions counselors will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
The Bay Path Advantage in Occupational Therapy
A Tradition of Excellence
Our faculty draws from years of experience in the field as both academic experts and practitioners. Students learn the most current practices and policies. Bay Path has a tradition of excellence in OT and offers a Master's in Occupational Therapy as well as a Bridge Master's Program for licensed OTAs and PTAs.
Alumni Career Outcomes and Accomplishments
- 100% of graduates are very satisfied with the program
- 100% would recommend the program to others
- 50% have been promoted, received a professional award or advanced certification
- 30% were hired for new positions in clinical or school-based settings
- 25% have transitioned into a career in higher education as a full-time faculty member
- 8% launched their own business or private practice
Customized to your needs
Each program of study is individually designed with a program advisor. Our wide range of elective courses and the richness and depth of our six concentrations mean that you can create the degree program which best meets your needs.
"My first virtual class with Julie Watson will always be with me. Dr. Watson personalized and tailored the class to meet students’ needs, even polling us to determine what day and time would be convenient for us. During the class, she was aware of every student, their names and locations, and greeted each of us personally. This stuck with me, as I was so nervous being back in school after such a huge gap. Dr. Watson made me feel comfortable, and more importantly, made me excited to learn." - - Laura Bradley
Meet the Program Director
Program Director Dr. Julie Watson, PhD, OTR/L, brings to Bay Path 16 years of clinical OT experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations in outpatient and home health settings, as well as research on the impact of caregiving on health and well being.
What makes Bay Path University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate stand out?
- Our curriculum, which focuses on areas emphasized by the American Occupational Therapy Association Vision 2025, such as leadership and advocacy, evidence-based practice, occupation, and ethics.
- Our specialty tracks (Administration, Advanced General Practice, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health), with interprofessional courses offered by experts in the field.
- Our fully online program designed for busy professionals.
- Our smaller classes, greater faculty interaction, better online support, and greater flexibility than other online programs – all designed to help students reach their educational goals.
- Our collaborative and supportive network made possible by Bay Path’s myriad online technologies.
About Bay Path University
Our Mission and Vision
Since Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, its goal has been to provide a practical, affordable, and career oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities, while working t ensure that every learner’s dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized.
Accreditation
Bay Path University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Flexible and Affordable
Bay Path was one of the first universities to pioneer online learning. Our graduate courses are a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous, letting you study when it works for you. We recognize the investment you are making in your education and continuously strive to ensure we provide the highest possible value.
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