Student Occupational Therapy Association

SOTA is a student-led campus organization designed to promote education, awareness, and interest in the field of occupational therapy on campus and within the community, stimulate professional growth of students, and create a dynamic, inclusive culture of learning and service.

The purpose of SOTA is to encourage dynamic learning, leadership opportunities, interprofessional collaboration, volunteer activities, social events, and fundraising.

Graduation Requirements

The PC OTD program duration is 33 months/8 semesters (113 credits) of didactic/experiential courses (83 credits), clinical education/fieldwork (28 credits) and required programmatic competency (2 credits).

  • OTD students must demonstrate consistent academic commitment/performance; evident by accomplishing a minimum GPA of 3.0 and individual course grades of a C (70.00%+).

  • OTD students must complete all clinical education experiences/courses (fieldwork level I & II) with a grade of Pass (P).

  • All courses, including fieldwork and capstone components, must be completed within a maximum time frame of 150% of the length of the program in years (4.5 years).

Commencement

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree will be conferred upon graduates during the annual Presbyterian College commencement celebration/events in May.  The actual degree will be mailed out following successful completion of the 14-week Doctoral Experiential Component (DEC) and evidence that all financial obligations have been fulfilled.

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