Study to earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy in a 2-year program that combines online courses with in-person labs, fieldwork, and a doctoral capstone project and experience. Discover a flexible way to earn your degree and build your skills in Occupational Therapy at South College.
Doctor of
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Knoxville
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
South College Knoxville
Program Information
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
South College’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is designed to prepare you for occupational therapy practice and leadership. Across your courses, you will explore how to design and implement occupation-based and culturally responsive interventions that support the well-being of your patients and the larger community. You’ll gain familiarity with working in and with various settings and client demographics.
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program requires successful completion of 30 courses for 135 quarter credit hours. Students admitted to the program can complete the degree in 2 years of full-time study. The curriculum combines online learning, immersive on-campus lab experiences in Atlanta or Knoxville, and occupational therapy fieldwork in approved sites. The program capstone is a research project that students align with their interests and goals.
Develop Essential Skills In
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Patient screening and evaluation best practices
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Evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan
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Research methods, design, and analysis
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Professional leadership and advocacy
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Community-based practice and health promotion
South College
Knoxville, TN
Discover community and opportunity at South College in Knoxville. Our main campus on Lonas Drive is conveniently located near the I-40/I-640 junction west of downtown, with parking available for all students. Our Parkside campus on Goody’s Lane is 12 miles southwest of our main campus, hosting additional classroom and advanced lab facilities. Students at both campuses can pursue career services support. Our team can help you learn to improve your job-searching abilities or polish your resume-writing and interviewing skills.
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Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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