Raising Occupational Therapists to Their Highest Potential
Occupational therapy (OTD) is a client-centered, holistic profession dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. This aligns seamlessly with our mission to empower students to create meaningful, lasting change in the world. At Presbyterian College, our Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program embodies the heart of PC—a commitment to service, innovation, and empowering individuals to reach their highest potential.
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Transform your passion into purpose as you master evidence-based practice, clinical innovation, and service leadership. Through hands-on learning and faculty mentorship, you’ll become a occupational therapy leader who improves lives and strengthens communities.
Madie
DeGennaro '25
“I love the puzzle aspect of it—observing a child in their environment and figuring out how to help them develop in a space where they feel safe, loved, and cared for.”
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Janie
Tiller '24
“In the long term, I would love to become a student fieldwork educator and give OT students the opportunity to learn and grow through clinical experience like I did."
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Caroline
Philbeck '24
“I have always been interested in working in pediatrics. I enjoy the hospital setting, and I knew that if given the opportunity, I would love to experience OT in the NICU. I am very thankful for the chance to bring the emerging practice of Neonatal Hydrotherapy to Charleston.”
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Ashley
Erwin
“My goal is to give as many people and their families dignity, love, respect, and honor during their last moments of life.”
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Nubia
Vazquez Arana '25
“My advisor from undergrad really believed that the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Presbyterian College would be a great fit for me. I was looking for a school that provided a program with a small student-to-professor ratio and a close-knit atmosphere, but also a program that could challenge me in this field.”
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Begin your Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) journey with comprehensive coursework, hands-on clinical training, and personalized mentorship. Over 8 semesters, you’ll master 113 credit hours in small classes while developing expertise in our advanced simulation center alongside expert faculty.
Host Fieldwork & Capstone Students
Host Presbyterian College OTD students: Support future occupational therapists through hands-on fieldwork and capstone experiences at your organization.
I chose PC because of the small class sizes, the professors, and the resources available at Bailey Hall. When I decided on PC, I didn’t know I would find a family and a home away from home. The professors, my classmates, and the surrounding Clinton Community immediately welcomed me as one of their own, and I could not be more grateful.
– Jenna Hare ’25
Accredited. Certified. Ready to Practice.
Our program is built on a foundation of excellence — accredited by the field’s leading bodies and proven by the success of our graduates
Program Status: Accredited. (April 2023)
The PC-OTD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA (2682) or (301) 652-6611, and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
OTD Student Outcomes
| Calendar Year* | Students Entered | Students Graduated | Students who withdrew for reasons other than academic performance** | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 24 | 21 | 0 | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 34 | 30 | 0 | 88.2% |
| 2023-2026 | 90 | 81 | 2 | 92.0% |
*The Calendar Year represents the student’s anticipated graduation year.
**In accordance with 2023 ACOTE Standard A.6.5 Graduation Rate is defined by the number of students who graduate on time (g1) divided by the number of students admitted in the original cohort (g2) minus the number of students who withdrew due to military, health, family issues, death and other reasons not related to academic and clinical performance (g3 .calculation per calendar year is = (g1/(g2-g3).
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To schedule a visit or learn more, please contact:
Josh Tyson
Director of Graduate Enrollment
[email protected]
864-938-3746
The Admissions Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.