Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

EXPLORE THE CAREER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The profession includes occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs). 

OTs and OTAs work with people at every age and stage of life to maintain their functional daily living.  You will find them in:

• Early intervention working with babies and toddlers to thrive in their homes
• Schools (preschool through graduation) supporting students in special education
• Hospitals and clinics promoting recovery from injuries and diseases
• Residential facilities and nursing homes engaging people in meaningful lives
• Industry helping injured workers return to their jobs
• Health promotion helping people establish healthy habits
• Mental health maintaining wellness through purposeful tasks

This course is 100% online in the spring and in-person on campus in the fall.  You do course activities at your own convenience and get personalized feedback from the course instructor.

 

The course instructor is a real Occupational Therapist!

Weekly modules cover topics like:

• What is “occupation” and how is it therapy?
• Where did the profession come from?
• What do OTs and OTAs do?
• How do OTs and OTAs work in so many different places?
• How do you become an OT or OTA?
• What characteristics make a good OT or OTA?
• What are jobs in occupational therapy like?

Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of OTs and OTAs is projected to grow 14-25% over the next decade. This is much faster than the 5% average for all other jobs.

In 2021 the median wages were:

• $85,570 for Occupational Therapists (with most making $60,680-$123,840)
• $61,730 for Occupational Therapy Assistants (with most making $46,810 - $80,210)

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Therapists