Program Details
Whether you have your master’s or bachelor’s, you can earn your doctorate from Valparaiso University. The Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program accommodates those with an undergraduate degree or graduate degree.
The online rehabilitation program prepares graduates to be innovators in healthcare. Other outcomes for occupational therapists (OT) include:
- Educator and mentor
- Stronger provider of evidence-based OT
- Voice for advocacy and policy-making in healthcare
Through the curriculum, students learn the most up-to-date and relevant skills in rehabilitation. Furthermore, you will prepare to address issues of social justice, ethics, and laws that impact OT.
Students take classes one at a time as interactive webinars. This allows for interaction with the instructor and your cohorts. You can customize your studies based on your interests and goals.
% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Valparaiso University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Two on-site weekend residencies required
- Must hold an occupational therapy degree and current state licensure in good standing
- Requires one or more years of work experience as an occupational therapist