Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
In summer 2020, WMU's Department of Occupational Therapy launched an occupational therapy doctoral (OTD) program to replace its highly-respected master's degree program.
Find more information about:
- The course sequence for the OTD program
- How to apply to the OTD program
Information sessions
We have scheduled virtual information sessions where you can learn more about WMU's OTD program and the application process from Sarah Anderson, manager of recruitment and outreach.
Sept. 20 - Wed. at 6:30 p.m. EST - Sign up
Experience
Fieldwork
Fieldwork experiences connect a student’s academic knowledge with supervised clinical experience to help you become a competent, entry-level occupational therapy practitioner.
Capstone
The Doctoral Capstone consists of a doctoral capstone experience and a capstone project designed to give you in-depth exposure to a concentrated area of study.
Capstone Experience
Calls to Action
Estimated cost of attendance
In-state estimate:
(based on 2021-22 in-state tuition rate, subject to change)
| Current Estimated In-State Cost of OTD Program | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition | $32,361 | $28,140 | $8,442 | $68,943 |
Student Fees (WMU service fees and course-related fees - fees subject to change) | $3,000 | $2,900 | $1,770 | $7,670 |
Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $700 | $2,700 |
Total | $36,361 | $32,040 | $10,912 | $79,313 |
Out-of-state estimate:
(based on 2021-22 out-of-state tuition rate, subject to change)
| Current Estimated Out-of-State Cost of OTD Program | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition | $48,541 | $42,209 | $12,663 | $103,413 |
Student Fees (WMU service fees and course-related fees - fees subject to change) | $3,000 | $2,900 | $1,770 | $7,670 |
Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $700 | $2,700 |
Total | $52,541 | $46,109 | $15,133 | $113,783 |
Accreditation Status
ACCREDITED DOCTORAL-DEGREE-LEVEL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.