Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Curriculum
The University of Oklahoma Master of Occupational Therapy program is a highly recognized ACOTE® accredited program with successful outcomes for over 25 years. In creating the new OTD curriculum, faculty assessed current courses along with practice trends and changes. Our new curriculum is a mix of updated previously offered courses with new and innovative courses. The length of the program has not changed, students continue to earn their degree in three years.
Summer 1
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Foundations of OT |
OCTH 7003 |
3 |
Occupational Science |
OCTH 7002 |
2 |
Fall 1
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Evidence-Based Practice |
OCTH 7162 |
2 |
Health and Wellness |
OCTH 7023 |
3 |
Occupational Performance and Task Analysis |
OCTH 7043 |
3 |
Mental Health |
OCTH 7063 |
3 |
Contexts for Occupational Performance |
OCTH 7312 |
2 |
Cognition, Occupation, and Participation Across the Lifespan |
OCTH 7082 |
2 |
Spring 1
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Neuroscience |
AHS 8274 |
4 |
Community Participation & Program Development |
OCTH 7103 |
3 |
Clinical Management for Health |
OCTH 7012 |
2 |
Pediatric Foundations & Therapeutic Methods |
OCTH 7132 |
2 |
Research I |
OCTH 7133 |
3 |
Fieldwork I |
OCTH 7151 |
1 |
Seminar in Clinical Skills |
OCTH 7091 |
1 |
Summer 2
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Anatomy |
AHS 8415 |
5 |
Interprofessional Case Management |
OCTH 9391 |
1 |
Vision in Practice |
OCTH 7142 |
2 |
Fall 2
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Principles of Human Movement |
OCTH 7143 |
3 |
Orthopedic Management of Upper-Extremity Dysfunction |
OCTH 8274 |
4 |
Neurorehabilitation for Children |
OCTH 8154 |
4 |
Preparing for Continuing Education and Academics |
OCTH 8052 |
2 |
Progressive Neurological Conditions |
OCTH 8122 |
2 |
Productive Aging |
OCTH 8112 |
2 |
Spring 2
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Research II |
OCTH 8063 |
3 |
Program Evaluation |
OCTH 8033 |
3 |
Assistive Technology |
OCTH 8292 |
2 |
Capstone Exploration |
OCTH 8072 |
2 |
Neurorehabilitation for Adults |
OCTH 8234 |
4 |
Leadership and Management |
OCTH 8123 |
3 |
Summer 3
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Fieldwork II |
OCTH 9006 |
6 |
Fall 3
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Research III |
OCTH 9011 |
1 |
Fieldwork III |
OCTH 9026 |
6 |
Capstone Plan |
OCTH 9032 |
2 |
Spring 3
Course Name |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Capstone Experience |
OCTH 9046 |
6 |
