Hands-On Learning, Lifelong Impact
At Presbyterian College’s Occupational Therapy program, our approach to healthcare education combines hands-on clinical experiences with a deep commitment to service. You’ll join a supportive community of innovative professionals who tackle healthcare challenges with confidence, developing the skills and connections that will impact patients’ lives for years to come.
Curriculum Sequence (113 credits total)
Year 1
Fall
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH740 Neuromuscular Anatomy | 5 |
| OTH741 Foundations of OT | 3 |
| OTH742 Professional Development | 3 |
| OTH743 Conditions in OT Practice | 4 |
| 15 (total) |
Spring
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH744 Occupation Across the Lifespan | 4 |
| OTH752 OT Practice: Children & Youth | 4 |
| OTH746 Applied Kinesiology in OT Practice | 3 |
| OTH747 OT Skills & Techniques | 4 |
| OTH748 OT Evaluation & Process I | 1 |
| 16 (total) |
Summer
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH749 OT Practice: Mental Health | 4 |
| OTH750 Fieldwork Level IA‐ Community/MH | 2 |
| OTH751 Research Design & Methods in OT | 4 |
| OTH745 OT Practice: Physical/Neuroscience | 4 |
| OTH753 OT Evaluation & Process II | 1 |
| 15 (total) |
Year 2
Fall
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH840 Occupational Adaptation, Technology & Wellness in OT Practice | 3 |
| OTH841 Fieldwork Level IB‐ Community/Program | 2 |
| OTH842 OT Doctoral Capstone Development | 4 |
| OTH843 Interprofessional Learning Experience I | 2 |
| OTH844 OT Practice: Adults | 4 |
| 15 (total) |
Spring
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH845 OT Practice: Community | 4 |
| OTH846 Leadership, Policy, & Promotion in OT Practice | 3 |
| OTH847 OT Doctoral Capstone Comprehensive | 4 |
| OTH843 Interprofessional Learning Experience II | 2 |
| OTH849 Management & Program Development | 3 |
| 16 (total) |
Summer
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH850 Clinical FW Level IIA | 12 |
| 12 (total) |
Year 3
Fall
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH940 Clinical FW Level IIB | 12 |
| 12 (total) |
Spring
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH941 Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE)(14wks)‐Program Development/Community Health | 10 |
| OTH942 Professional Competency | 2 |
| 12 (total) |
Get Involved: 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.
Sean
Duncan ’26
“Getting involved in the OTD program at Presbyterian College has been incredibly easy thanks to the small class sizes, hands-on community work, and the supportive faculty who are always providing opportunities for clinical experience, volunteering, and professional growth.”
Professional credentialing & Licensure Disclosures
In alignment with the rigorous standards established by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), the Doctoral Occupational Therapy Program at Presbyterian College delivers a lock-step curriculum grounded in evidence-based practice. Through integrated classroom instruction and hands-on community engagement, our students are comprehensively prepared to complete two 12-week Level II Fieldwork experiences, followed by a Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE).
After successful completion and verification of all academic coursework, fieldwork requirements, and the doctoral capstone experience (DCE), students are awarded the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree. Students are then eligible to take the OT National Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Upon passing the NBCOT exam, students must apply for OT licensure in the state(s) they plan to practice in.
Accreditation
At its meeting on April 22-23, 2023, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) reviewed the Report of On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) regarding the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina. All Standards were found to be compliant and ACOTE voted to Grant a Status of Accreditation for a period of 7 years.
Address: 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-652-6611 (301-652-AOTA)
