Postprofessional programs in OT - doctorate degree level
Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Health Professions
1720 2nd Avenue South, SHPB 338
Birmingham, AL 35294-1212
Phone: (205) 934-3568; Fax: (205) 996-0991
E-Mail: lvogtle@uab.edu
Website: http://www.uab.edu/shp/ot/occupational-therapy-doctorate
Contact Person: Laura K. Vogtle, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director of Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Program; (205) 934-7326
Degree(s) Offered: Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Arizona
University of Medical Sciences Arizona
1001 Bishop St., Ste 1035
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 867-2900; Fax: (844) 894-3712
E-mail: info@umsaz.org
Website: www.umsaz.org
Contact person: Quinell Kumalae, Dean
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): In progress
California
Loma Linda University
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions
Nichol Hall A901
Loma Linda, CA 92350-0001
Phone: (909) 558-4628; Fax: (909) 558-0239
E-mail: studyot@llu.edu
Website: http://www.llu.edu/otd (OTD)
Contact person:
OTD: Julie Kugel, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director, Postprofessional Doctor of OT Program, jkugel@llu.edu
PhD: Dr. Terry Douglas, PhD, CCC-SLP, Director of PhD Rehabilitation Sciences Program; (990) 558-1000-1-4, ask for ext. 47667; tddouglas@llu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; https://www.acswasc.org/
University of Southern California
Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar, CHP-133
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Phone: (323) 442-2850; Fax: (323) 442-1540
E-mail: info@chan.usc.edu
Website: http://chan.usc.edu
Contact Person: Sarah Bream, OTD, OTR/L; Director of Post-Professional OTD Program, bream@chan.usc.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD); PhD in Occupational Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; https://www.acswasc.org/
Colorado
Colorado State University
Department of Occupational Therapy
1573 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1573
Phone: (970) 491-6253; Fax: (970) 491-6290
E-mail: arlene.schmid@colostate.edu
Website: http://www.ot.chhs.colostate.edu/
Contact Person: Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518-0569
Phone: (877) 403-4277
E-Mail: quonlineadmissions@quinnipiac.edu
Website: online.qu.edu
Contact Person: Barbara Nadeau, PhD, OTR/L, Program Director of OTD and CAGS
Degree(s) Offered: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy Doctorate; OTD Bridge Program
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
District of Columbia
George Washington University
GWU Occupational Therapy
2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite T100
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 994-2144
E-Mail: GWOTD@gwu.edu
Contact Person: Mary A. Corcoran PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor and Program Director (PhD)
Jennifer A. Weaver, MA, OTR/L, CBIS, Associate Director (OTD)
Degree(s) Offered:
Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD)
PhD in Translational Health Sciences (PhD in THS)
Institutional Accreditor: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.msche.org/
Howard University
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy
576 W Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-7617
E-Mail: otadmissions@howard.edu
Website: https://cnahs.howard.edu/programs/occupational-therapy/post-professional-doctor-occupational-therapy-otd-online
Contact Person: Felecia M. Banks, PhD, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.msche.org/
Florida
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Phone: (813-658-4937; Fax: (813) 658-4959
E-Mail: graduate@gannon.edu
Website: https://www.gannon.edu/academic-offerings/health-professions-and-sciences/graduate/post-professional-occupational-therapy-doctorate/
Contact Person: Blair Carsone, PhD, MOT, OTR/L; Program Director; carsone001@gannon.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Nova Southeastern University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Health Professions Division
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004
Website: www.nova.edu/ot
Contact Person(s):
PhD: Rick Davenport, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor; (954) 262-1265; rd418@nova.edu
DrOT: Nicole Quint, PhD, DrOT, OTR/L, Professor; (954) 262-1526; quint@nova.edu
Dual-Degree DrOT & PhD: Dr. Rick Davenport & Dr. Nicole Quint
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional DrOT, PhD and Dual DrOT/PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
South University-West Palm Beach
9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411-3640
Phone: (561) 273-6510 or (561) 273-6513; Fax: (480) 219-6100
E-Mail: jrafols@southuniversity.edu
Contact Person: Jose R. Rafols, OTD, MHSA, OTR/L, Director of OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of Florida
Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program
College of Public Health and Health Professions
PO Box 100154
Gainesville, FL 32610-0154
Phone: (352) 273-6085; Fax: (352) 273-6109
Website: http://rehabsci.phhp.ufl.edu/
Contact Person:
David Fuller, PhD, Program Director, ddf@phhp.ufl.edu
Ellen Esparolini, RSD Student Services (current students), eesparol@phhp.ufl.edu
Amy Ladendorf, RSD Admissions; aladendorf@phhp.ufl.edu
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Institute of Occupational Therapy
1 University Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL 32086-5783
Phone: (800) 241-1027 or (904) 826-0084; Fax: (904) 827-0069
E-mail: admissions@usa.edu
Website: http://www.usa.edu/
Contact Person: Karen Snyder, PhD, OTR/L, Director of Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy; ksnyder@usa.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; https://www.acswasc.org/
Georgia
Brenau University
School of Occupational Therapy
500 Washington Street, S.E.
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (678) 707-5000; Fax: (678) 707-5015
E-Mail: ceggerding@brenau.edu
Website: www.brenau.edu/healthsciences/occupationaltherapy/otd/
Contact Person: Louise Dunn, ScD, OTR/L, Director of Doctoral Programs; ldunn@brenau.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Idaho
Idaho State University
PhD in Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
College of Health, Division of Health Sciences
650 Memorial Drive, Bldg 66, Room 202
Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: (208) 282-3690; Fax: (208) 282-4645
Email: coh@isu.edu
Website: https://www.isu.edu/rehabsciences/
Contact Person: Victoria (Tori) Scharp, PhD, CCC-SLP, Doctoral program Director; torischarp@isu.edu
Degree offered: PhD in Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; https://www.acswasc.org/
Illinois
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Phone: (309) 676-7611
E-mail: occupationaltherapy@fsmail.bradley.edu
Website: https://www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/ot/
Contact Person: Amanda Scott, OTD, OTR, FAOTA, BCG, CADDCT-CDT, CLT
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Parkway, IL 60484-0975
Phone: (708) 235-7344
E-mail: cschranz@govst.edu
Website: https://www.govst.edu/drot/
Contact Person: Caren Schranz, DrOT, MS, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy Chair & Program Director, Associate Professor
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Occupational Therapy
College of Applied Health Sciences
1919 West Taylor Street, M/C 811
Chicago, IL 60612-7250
Phone: (312) 996-3513; Fax: (312) 413-0256
Website: http://www.ahs.uic.edu/ot
Contact Person:
OTD: Joy Hammel, PhD, Director of OTD Graduate Studies; hammel@uic.edu
PhD in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Science: Glen Fujiura, PhD (gfujiura@uic.edu) or Ziaul Hasan, PhD (zhasan@uic.edu), Co-Directors of Graduate Studies
PhD in Disability Studies: Sarah Parker Harris, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies; skparker@uic.edu and Joy Hammel, PhD, Chair of DIS Curriculum Committee; hammel@uic.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD); PhD in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Science; PhD in Disability Studies
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Indiana
Indiana University
School of Health and Human Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
1050 Wishard Blvd. RG: 3122
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
Phone: (317) 274-8004 (OTD office) or (317) 274-4702 (Admissions); Fax: (317) 274-2150
E-mail: iuppotd@iu.edu
Contact Person(s): Megan Albright, OTD, MSOTR, CHT; Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Postprofessional OTD; (317) 278-1822, mealbrig@iu.edu.
Nicole Vicars, Office Manager, (317) 274-0149, nvicars@iu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Postprofessional
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
University of Indianapolis
College of Health Sciences
Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies
1400 E. Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: (317) 788-2409
Website: https://www.uindy.edu/health-sciences/interprofessional-health-and-aging-studies/dhs
Contact Person(s): Laura Santurri, PhD, MPH, CPH; Director, DHSc Program; Chair, Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies; santurril@uindy.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Health Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Valparaiso University
Occupational Therapy Department
836 LaPorte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (800) 821-7685; (219) 464-5289
E-mail: amanda.scott@valpo.edu
Website: www.valpo.edu/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions/occupational-therapy/
Contact Person:
Degree(s) Offered: Postprofessional OTD
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association;http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Occupational Therapy
MS 2003 - 3033 Robinson
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160-7602
Phone: (913) 588-7195; Fax: (913) 588-4568
E-mail: bnicholson@kumc.edu
Contact Person: Rebecca S. Nicholson, OTD, OTR/L; Director, Postprofessional Doctoral Program
Degree(s) offered: OTD in Occupational Therapy; PhD in Therapeutic Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
521 Lancaster Avenue
Dizney 103
Richmond, KY 40475-3135
Phone: (859) 622-3300; Fax: (859) 622-1601
Website: www.onlineoccupationaltherapyprograms.eku.edu
Contact Person: Shirley O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Coordinator, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, shirley.obrien@eku.edu; Courtney Spradling, Enrollment Advisor, Courtney.spradling@eku.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Spalding University
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
901 South Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: (502) 585-9911; (502) 588-7196
E-Mail: postotd@spalding.edu; asot@spalding.edu
Website: https://spalding.edu/doctor-occupational-therapy/post-professional-otd/
Contact Person: Laura Stimler, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, C/NDT, Program Chair; lstimler@spalding.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) with emphasis on Leadership
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of Kentucky
(in collaboration with Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University and Murray State University)
Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
College of Health Sciences
Wethington Building, Room 210E
900 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40536-0200
Phone: (859) 218-0860; Fax: (859) 323-6003
E-mail: carlmat@uky.edu
Contact Persons:
Carl G. Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Director of Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
Richard D. Andreatta, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Maryland
Towson University
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Phone: (410) 704-2762; Fax: (410) 704-2322
E-mail: bmerryman@towson.edu ; kheatwoleshank@towson.edu
Website: Postprofessional OTD and PhD
Contact Person: M. Beth Merryman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director, Occupational Science Doctoral Program
Kendra Heatwole Shank, PhD, OTR/L, Director, Post-Professional OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: PhD, Post-professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.msche.org/
Massachusetts
American International College
Division of Occupational Therapy
School of Health Sciences
1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109-3189
Phone: (413) 205-3320; Fax: (413) 654-1430
E-mail: patricia.meyers@aic.edu
Website: www.aic.edu/school-of-health-sciencies/program/occupational-therapy/
Contact Person: Allison Sullivan, OTD, OTR/L, Lead Faculty, allison.sullivan@aic.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post Profession Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Bay Path University
Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
School of Education, Health and Human Services
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: (413) 565-1332; Fax: (413) 565-1250
E-mail: otgraduate@baypath.edu
Website: www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/occupational-therapy-doctorate/
Contact Person: Julie Watson, PhD, OTR/L, Program Coordinator, juwatson@baypath.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Boston University
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College)
Department of Occupational Therapy
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215-1605
Program Contacts:
OTD: Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, Program Director, Online Postprofessional Occupational Therapy Programs, kjacobs@bu.edu; Phone: (617) 353-7516; Fax: (617) 353-2926; Web site: http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/departments-programs/occupational-therapy/ppotd/
PhD: Gael Orsmond, PhD, Program Director, Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences Program, gorsmond@bu.edu; Phone: (617) 353-2729; website: http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/programs/rehabilitation-sciences-2/phd-in-rehabilitation-sciences/
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
MGH Institute of Health Professions
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
36 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129
Program Contacts:
OTD: Sarah McKinnon, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, MPA, Program Director, Online Postprofessional Occupational Therapy Program, smckinnon3@mghihp.edu; Phone: (617) 643-7153; Web site: http://www.mghihp.edu/ppotd
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences: Robert Hillman, PhD, CCC-SLP, Program Director, Interdisciplinary PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program, hillman.robert@mgh.harvard.edu; Phone: (617) 726-5919; Web site: https://www.mghihp.edu/overview/phd-rehabilitation-sciences-program
PhD in Health Professions Education (online): Roger Edwards, ScD, Program Director, PhD in Health Professions Education Program, redwards@mghihp.edu; Phone: (617) 643-7740; Web site: https://www.mghihp.edu/phdhped
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD); Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education Program (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Tufts University
Department of Occupational Therapy
574 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155-7084
Phone: (617) 627-5720 Fax: (617) 627-6259
Website: http://ase.tufts.edu/occupationaltherapy
Contact Person: Jill Rocca, Recruitment and Admissions, jill. rocca@tufts.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Michigan
Andrews University
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Health and Human Services
8515 East Campus Circle Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0420
Phone: 269-471-6033 Fax: 269-471-2866
Email: dscotinfo@andrews.edu
Contact Person: Dovison Kereri, PhD, MHS, OTR/L
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org/
Grand Valley State University
Occupational Science and Therapy Department
500 Lafayette Avenue, NE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 331-5900
E-mail: www.gvsu.edu/chpss/step-one-108.htm
Website: www.gvsu.edu/grad/drot/
Contact Person: Susan M. Cleghorn, DrOT, OTR/L, TRS, CAPS, FNAP; Post-Professional Doctorate in OT Program Director; cleghors@gvsu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association;http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Minnesota
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105-1794
Phone: (651) 690-8767; Fax: (651) 690-4599
Website: www.stkate.edu/otd
Contact Person: Stephanie de Sam Lazaro, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor and Co-Program Director, sldesamlazaro@stkate.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Minnesota
Rehabilitation Science Program
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
420 Delaware Street, SE, MMC 388
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0392
Phone: (612) 626-3966; Fax: (612) 625-7192
E-mail: adamc002@umn.edu or mcgo0062@umn.edu
Contact Person: Rich Adamczak, DGS Assistant or Corey McGee, PhD, OTR/L, Graduate Faculty
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Missouri
Saint Louis University
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
3437 Caroline Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 977-8580; Fax: (314) 977-8514
Contact Person: Katie Serfas, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director, Post-Professional OTD Program, kserfas@slu.edu; Jennifer Elwyn, Program Coordinator, jelwyn@slu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Washington University
Program in Occupational Therapy
School of Medicine
4444 Forest Park Avenue
Campus Box 8505
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-1600; Fax: (314) 286-1601
E-Mail: WUOTinfo@wustl.edu
Website: www.ot.wustl.edu/
Contact Person: Mandy Mack, PTD, MS, OTR/L, CLC- Director of Postprofessional Education, macka@wustl.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) for licensed occupational therapists; PhD in Rehabilitation and Participation Science - for information, please visit: www.ot.wustl.edu/phd
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Montana
University of Montana
School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 936-0140
E-mail: OTD@rehabessentials.com
Contact Person: Adrienne Lauer, Program Director; a.lauer@rehabessentials.com
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Distance learning)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU) https://nwccu.org/
Nebraska
Creighton University
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178-0259
Phone: (402) 280-5946; Fax: (402) 280-5692
E-mail: vanessajewell@creighton.edu
Contact Person: Vanessa Jewell, PhD, OTR/L, Director of the Post Professional OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Nevada
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Integrated Health Sciences
Department of Brain Health
4504 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 453019
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3019
Phone: (702) 895-1624; Fax: (702) 895-1356
E-mail: donna.costa@unlv.edu
Website: https://www.unlv.edu/degree/pp-otd
Contact Person(s): Donna Costa, DHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Program Director
Degrees Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org
New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickinson University
285 Madison Ave, M-RI0-01
Madison, NJ 07940
Phone: 973-443-8905
E-Mail: grad@fdu.edu
Website: https://online.fdu.edu/online-degrees/post-professional-occupational-therapy-doctorate/
Contact Person:Anastasia Rivkin, Dean, School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
http://www.msche.org/
New Mexico
University of New Mexico
UNM School of Medicine
Occupational Therapy Graduate Program
MSC09 5240
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-1753
Website: http://ot.unm.edu
Contact Person: Suzanne Burns, PhD, OTR/L
Degree(s) Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
https://www.hlcommission.org/
New York
Binghamton University
48 Corliss Avenue
Johnson City, NY
Phone: 607-777-4759
Email: ppotd@binghamton.edu
Web site: Occupational Therapy Online Doctorate | Binghamton University
Degree(s) Offered: OTD (post Professional)
Contact Person(s): Jane Bear-Lehman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
Columbia University
Programs in Occupational Therapy
617 W. 168th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 305-5267; Fax: (212) 305-4569
Website: http://www.columbiaOT.org/
Contact Persons:
EdD: Katherine Dimitropoulou, PhD, OTR/L, kd2524@cumc.columbia.edu
OTD: Rochelle Mendonca, PhD, OTR/L, rm3736@cumc.columbia.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Education (EdD); Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
New York University
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Department of Occupational Therapy
Joseph and Violet Pless Hall
82 Washington Square East, 6th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 998-5825; Fax: (212) 995-4044
E-mail: occupational.therapy@nyu.edu
Website: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/ot/
Contact Person: Tsu-Hsin Howe, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director of Postprofessional Programs; tsuhsin.howe@nyu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
School of Health Professions
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 270-7730
E-mail: efekona.nuwere@downstate.edu; ot.sohp@downstate.edu
Website: http://www.downstate.edu
Contact Person: Efekona Nuwere, EdD, OTR/L, Program Chair
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
Touro University
Online program
202 West 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (631) 665-1600;(212) 463-0400
E-Mail: ppOTD@touro.edu
Website: https://shs.touro.edu/programs/doctor-of-occupational-therapy/
Contact Person: Meira L. Orentlicher, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CRA, ppOTD Program Director
Degree(s) Offered: online OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Department of Rehabilitation Science
515 Stockton Kimball Tower, 3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214-3079
Phone: (716) 829-3141; Fax: (716) 829-3217
E-Mail: sphh-rsphdprogram@buffalo.edu
Website: http://publichealth.buffalo.edu/rehabilitation-science/education/rehabilitation-science-phd.html
Contact Person: Robert Burkard, PhD, PhD Program Director; (716) 829-6720
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Utica University
School of Health Professions & Education
1600 Burrstone Rd.
Utica, NY 13502
Phone: (315) 792-3465
E-Mail: jabush@utica.edu
Website: https://www.utica.edu/academics/programs/occupational-therapy-post-professional-doctorate-online
Contact Person: Julie Bush, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Director of Postprofessional OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Medicine, Department of Allied Health Sciences
Division of Occupational Science
CB #7120
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7122
Phone: (919) 843-4463; Fax: (919) 966-9007
E-mail: bagatell@med.unc.edu
Website: http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/ocsci/
Contact Person: Nancy Bagatell, PhD, OTR/L, Coordinator of Doctoral Program
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Ohio
The Ohio State University
Occupational Therapy Division
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
406 Atwell Hall, 453 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1234
Phone: (614) 292-5824; Fax: (614) 292-0210
E-Mail: jane.case-smith@osumc.edu
Website: www.gradadmissions.osu.edu
Contact Person: Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Division Director
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Shawnee State University
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Professional Studies
940 Second St.
Portsmouth, OH45662
Phone: (740) 351-3083; Fax: (740)351-3554
Website: https://online.shawnee.edu/online-degrees/post-professional-occupational-therapy-doctorate-otd/
Contact Person(s): Mikel Stone, OTD, OTR/L, Director of Post Professional Doctoral Studies in Occupational Therapy ; mstone@shawnee.edu and Bobbi Massie, Graduate School Administrator, (740) 351-3177; bmassie@shawnee.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Pennsylvania
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA19607
Phone: 610-796-8327
E-mail: judith.schrepfer@alvernia.edu
Website: https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/grad/OTD
Contact Person: Judith Schrepfer, DHS, OTR/L, CAPS
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; www.msche.org
Chatham University
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826
Phone: (800) 837-1290; Fax: (412) 365-1609
E-mail: graduate@chatham.edu
Website: www.chatham.edu/otd
Contact Persons: Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, Program Coordinator; MJ Wrobleski, Assistant Director of Online Admission
Degree(s) Offered: Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); BS-to-OTD Bridge Option
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; www.msche.org
Elizabethtown College
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone: (717) 361-1172
Email: hamplek@etown.edu
Website: etown.edu/sgps/
Contact Person: Kerri Hample, Postprofessional Program Director
Degree(s) Offered: Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD); Graduate Certificates
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; www.msche.org
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Phone: (813) 658-4937; Fax: (813) 658-4959
E-Mail: graduate@gannon.edu
Webpage: http://www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Health-Professions-and-Sciences/Graduate/Post-Professional-Occupational-Therapy-Doctorate
Contact Person: Blair Carsone, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, Program Director; carsone001@gannon.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Misericordia University
Occupational Therapy Program
College of Health Sciences and Education
100 Lake Street, Passan Hall
Dallas, PA 18612-1098
Phone: (570) 674-6399; Fax: (570) 674-3052
E-Mail: emclaughlin@misericordia.edu
Website: http://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=1258
Contact Person(s): Ellen McLaughlin; EdD, OTR/L, OTD Program Director and Associate Professor
Degree(s) Offered: Post Professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; www.msche.org
Moravian University
College of Health
School of Rehabilitation Sciences Center
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center
1441 Schoenersville Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (610) 625-7204; Fax: (610)625-7201
Website: https://www.moravian.edu/rehab/ppotd
Contact Person(s): Melanie Austin, DOT, MPA, OTR/L, Program Director; (610) 625-7227; austinm@moravian.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post Professional OTD (PP-OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; www.msche.org
Salus University
Occupational Therapy Department
8360 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: (215) 780-1400; Fax: (215) 780-1336
Website: www.salus.edu/occupational-therapy
Contact Person: Caitlyn Foy, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, Program Director; (215) 780-1361; FAX (215) 780-1357; cfoy@salus.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
Temple University
Program in Occupational Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Public Health
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140-5101
Phone: (215) 707-4875; Fax: (215) 707-7656
E-Mail: otprog@temple.edu
Website: http://cph.temple.edu/rs/academics-rehabilitation-sciences/occupational-therapy
Contact Person: Katherine Foster, Academic Coordinator
Degree Offered: Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Thomas Jefferson University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Jefferson College of Health Professions
901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5233
Phone: (215) 503-8011; Fax: (215) 503-2950
E-mail: marie-christine.potvin@jefferson.edu
Contact Person: Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Degree Offered: Postprofessional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Bridgeside Point I
100 Technology Drive, Suite 350
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 383-6620; Fax: (412) 383-6613
Email: otpitt@shrs.pitt.edu
Website: www.shrs.pitt.edu/OT/
Contact Person:
CScD: Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA
PhD: Natalie Leland, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Clinical Science (CScD); Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
Rhode Island
New England Institute of Technology
1 New England Tech Blvd.
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 739-5000 ext. 3388
Fax: (401) 884-4650
Email: cdoehler@neit.edu
Website: https://www.neit.edu/Programs/Online-and-Hybrid-Degree-Programs/Post-Professional-Doctorate-of-Occupational-Therapy
Contact Person: Carol Doehler, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Program Director
Degree offered: Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Institutional Accreditor name and web site: NECHE www.neche.org
South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina
151-B Rutledge Ave., MSC 962
Charleston, SC 29425-9620
Phone: (843) 792-1671
Email: woodbuml@musc.edu
Website: https://chp.musc.edu/academics/occupational-therapy/otd-pp
Contact Person: Michelle L. Woodbury PhD, OTR/L, Director, Post-Professional OTD Program
Degree(s) offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); https://sacscoc.org/
Texas
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97213
Waco, TX 76798-7213
Phone: (254) 710-4028
E-Mail: Robbins_Grad@baylor.edu
Website: https://otd.robbins.baylor.edu/
Contact Person: Yuridia Navarro, Graduate Enrollment Coordinator, Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences; Yuridia_Navarro@baylor.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Entry-level OTD; Post-professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Health Professions
3601 4th Street, STOP 6220
Lubbock, TX 79430-6220
Phone: (806) 743-3220
Fax: (806) 743-2189
E-mail: healthprofession@ttuhsc.edu
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Degree(s) Offered:
Post-Professional OTD
Contact Person: Matthew Geddie, OTR, PhD, Program Director, Post-Professional OTD Program, (806) 743-3228, james.geddie@ttuhsc.edu
Website(s): www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/post-professional-doctor-of-occupational-therapy/default.aspx
Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (ScD)
Contact Person: Brad Allen, ScD Program Director, Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences; brad.allen@ttuhsc.edu
Website: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/doctor-of-science-rehabilitation-sciences/default.aspx
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)
Contact Person: Roger James, PhD, Program Director, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences; roger.james@ttuhsc.edu
Website:https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/phd-rehabilitation-science/default.aspx
Texas Woman's University
School of Occupational Therapy
PO Box 425648
Denton, TX 76204-5648
Phone: (940) 898-2801
Website: www.twu.edu/ot
Contact Person: Patricia Bowyer, OTR, EdD, Post-Professional Programs Coordinator, pbowyer@twu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: OTD in Occupational Therapy; PhD in Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
U.S. Army-Baylor University
MCHE-DRM-OT (DScOT)
3551 Roger Brooke Drive
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
Phone: (210) 808-2240; Fax: (210) 808-2235
E-Mail: enrique.v.smith-forbes.mil@mail.mil
Website: www.baylor.edu/graduate/dscot
Contact Person: Enrique V. Smith-Forbes, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, Program Director, US Army-Baylor Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Science (DSc) in Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
School of Health Professions
Department of Occupational Therapy
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-1142
Website: www.shp.utmb.edu/ot
Contact Person:
Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Elizabeth Botello, Administrative Coordinator; (409) 772-3060; Fax (409) 747-1615; E-mail: ot.admissions@utmb.edu
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences: Vivian Coughlin, Coordinator II; (409) 747-1637; Fax (409) 747-1638; E-mail: rehab.info@utmb.edu; Website: www.utmb.edu/shp/nmrs/rehab
Degree(s) Offered: Entry-Level Doctorate, Post-Professional Doctorate; PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Utah
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
122 East 1700 South
Provo, UT 84606-7312
Phone: (801) 375-5125 or (866) 780-4107 (Toll Free); Fax: (801) 375-2125
E-mail: admissions@rm.edu
Website (OTD): https://rm.edu/academics/doctor-of-occupational-therapy/
Website (PhD): https://rm.edu/academics/doctor-of-philosophy-in-health-sciences/
Contact Person(s): Steve Carwile, Admissions Manager
Degrees Offered: OTD, PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org/
University of Utah
Division of Occupational Therapy
520 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1209
Phone: (801) 585-9135; Fax: (801) 585-1001
E-mail: otd@hsc.utah.edu
Website: http://www.health.utah.edu/occupational-therapy/index.php
Contact Person(s): Kelly Brown, Academic Advisor; kelly.brown@hsc.utah.edu
Degrees Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org
Virginia
Mary Baldwin University
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
100 Baldwin Boulevard
Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: (540) 255-8102; Fax: (540) 887-4329
E-mail: ppotd@marybaldwin.edu
Website:https://go.marybaldwin.edu/health_sciences/post-professional-otd/
Contact Person: Allison Ellington, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director; aellington@marybaldwin.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Radford University Carilion
Waldron College ofHealth and Human Services
College of Graduate Admissions
101 Elm Street, SE
Roanoke, VA 24013-2222
Phone: (540) 831-5431; Fax: (540) 831-6061
E-mail: gradcollege@radford.edu
Website:https://www.radford.edu/content/wchs/home.html
Contact Person(s):
OTD: Sarah Smidl, PhD, OTR/L, Program Director; ssmidl@radford.edu; 540-831-2690
DHSc: F. Jeannine Everhart, PhD, MCHES, Program Director; jeverhart1@radford.edu; 540-985-4046
Degree(s) Offered:Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) & Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc - 100% online)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;http://www.sacscoc.org/
Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-2859
Phone: (540) 542-6543
E-mail: esikes@su.edu
Web site: www.su.edu/occupational-therapy/post-professional-occupational-therapy-doctorate/
Contact Person: Morghen Sikes, PhD, OTR/L, Director of Post-Professional OTD Program and Adjunct Associate Professor
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Washington
University of Puget Sound
Occupational Therapy Program
School of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
1500 N. Warner Street, CMB 1070
Tacoma, WA 98416-0510
Phone: (253) 879-3522; Fax: (253) 879-2933
E-Mail: yswinth@pugetsound.edu
Contact Person: Yvonne Swinth, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Program Director
Degree(s) Offered: Postprofessional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; http://www.nwccu.org/
University of Washington
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356490
Seattle, WA 98195-6490
Phone: (206) 598-5338; Fax: (206) 685-3244
E-Mail: rehabphd@u.washington.edu
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/phd/index.html
Contact Person: Deborah Kartin, PhD, Director, PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science and Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Victoria Corrin, MAT, Academic Counselor, PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org/
Wisconsin
Mount Mary University
Occupational Therapy Department
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
Phone: (414) 930-3059
E-mail: mmu-gradinfo@mtmary.edu
Contact Person: Jane Olson, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, Post-Professional Program Director; olsonj@mtmary.edu; (414) 930-3376
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association;http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology
1001 Gymnasium-Natatorium
2000 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 890-3299
Website: http://kinesiology.education.wisc.edu/ot/about
Contact Person: Sharon Gartland, OTD, OTR, Occupational Therapy Program Director; sgartland@wisc.edu
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Kinesiology - Occupational Science Track
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
College of Health Sciences
2400 E. Hartford Avenue, Enderis Hall, 9th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Phone: (414) 229-4713
E-mail: ot-program@uwm.edu
Contact Persons:
Post-Professional OTD: Kris Barnekow, PhD, OTR/L, IMH-E, Chair; Phone: (414) 229-7151; krisb@uwm.edu
Website: https://catalog.uwm.edu/health-sciences/occupational-science-technology/occupational-therapy-otd/
PhD in Health Sciences: Brooke A. Slavens, PhD, Director; Phone: (414) 229-6933, slavens@uwm.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); PhD in Health Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/