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Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD)

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Fully Accredited by the ACOTE

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Increase your positive impact as an occupational therapist by advancing your knowledge and skills.

Move your career forward

A Missouri State PP-OTD will lead you to achieve your career goals, whether that involves opening a private practice, obtaining an organizational leadership role, teaching at the college level, or something else. Our cohort-based program ensures you can build professional relationships and expand your healthcare scope while learning from faculty who are doctorally prepared and remain active in clinical practice.

Program offered at:

Missouri State University

Onsite

Complete Your PP-OTD Fully Online

Our program is ideal for the working occupational therapist – no need to put your career on hold. It’s 100% online and can be completed full-time or part-time. Based on your educational background, choose on of two paths: bachelor’s to OTD (55 credit hours) or master’s to OTD (38 credit hours). You’ll also get to choose a focus area like leadership or education.

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Get Your Degree at a Lower Cost

Our doctorate comes with an affordable tuition compared to many other programs. Plus, you may qualify for scholarships and financial aid to cover some of the costs.

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