Postprofessional programs in OT - doctorate degree level
Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Health Professions
1720 2nd Avenue South, SHPB 338
Birmingham, AL 35294-1212
Phone: (205) 934-3568; Fax: (205) 996-0991
E-Mail: lvogtle@uab.edu
Website: http://www.uab.edu/shp/ot/occupational-therapy-doctorate
Contact Person: Laura K. Vogtle, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director of Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Program; (205) 934-7326
Degree(s) Offered: Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
California
Loma Linda University
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions
Nichol Hall A901
Loma Linda, CA 92350-0001
Phone: (909) 558-4628; Fax: (909) 558-0239
E-mail: studyot@llu.edu
Website: http://www.llu.edu/otd (OTD)
Contact person:
OTD: Julie Kugel, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director, Postprofessional Doctor of OT Program, jkugel@llu.edu
PhD: Dr. Grenith Zimmerman, Director of PhD Rehabilitation Sciences Program; (990) 558-1000-1-4, ask for ext. 47667; gzimmerman@llu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.wascweb.org/
University of Southern California
Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar, CHP-133
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Phone: (323) 442-2850; Fax: (323) 442-1540
E-mail: info@chan.usc.edu
Website: http://chan.usc.edu
Contact Person: Sarah Bream, OTD, OTR/L; Director of Post-Professional OTD Program, bream@chan.usc.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD); PhD in Occupational Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.wascweb.org/
Colorado
Colorado State University
Department of Occupational Therapy
1573 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1573
Phone: (970) 491-6253; Fax: (970) 491-6290
E-mail: matt.malcolm@colostate.edu
Website: http://www.ot.chhs.colostate.edu/
Contact Person: Matt Malcolm, PhD, OTR, PhD Program Director
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518-0569
Phone: (877) 403-4277
E-Mail: quonlineadmissions@quinnipiac.edu
Website: online.qu.edu
Contact Person: Barbara Nadeau, PhD, OTR/L, Program Director of OTD and CAGS
Degree(s) Offered: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy Doctorate; OTD Bridge Program
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
District of Columbia
George Washington University
Department of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 238
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 994-8842
E-Mail: GWOTD@gwu.edu
Contact Person: Mary A Corcoran PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor and Program Director (PhD)
Jennifer A. Weaver, MA, OTR/L, CBIS, Associate Director (OTD)
Degree(s) Offered:
Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD)
PhD in Translational Health Sciences (PhD in THS)
Institutional Accreditor: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.msche.org/
Howard University
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy
576 W Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-7617
E-Mail: otadmissions@howard.edu
Website: https://cnahs.howard.edu/programs/occupational-therapy/post-professional-doctor-occupational-therapy-otd-online
Contact Person: Felecia M. Banks, PhD, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.msche.org/
Florida
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Phone: (814) 871-7463; Fax: (814) 871-7759
E-Mail: graduate@gannon.edu
Website: http://www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Health-Professions-and-Sciences/Graduate/Post-Professional-Occupational-Therapy-Doctorate
Contact Person: Michele Karnes, EdD, OTR; Program Director; karnes005@gannon.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Nova Southeastern University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Health Professions Division
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
Phone: (954) 262-1265; Fax: (954) 262-2290
Website: www.nova.edu/ot
Contact Person:
PhD: Rick Davenport, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor; rd418@nova.edu
DrOT: Husny Amerih, PhD, OTR, CKTI, Professor; hamerih@nova.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post Professional DrOT and PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
South University-West Palm Beach
9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411-3640
Phone: (561) 273-6510 or (561) 273-6513; Fax: (480) 219-6100
E-Mail: jrafols@southuniversity.edu
Contact Person: Jose R. Rafols, OTD, MHSA, OTR/L, Director of OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of Florida
Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program
College of Public Health and Health Professions
PO Box 100154
Gainesville, FL 32610-0154
Phone: (352) 273-6085; Fax: (352) 273-6109
Website: http://rehabsci.phhp.ufl.edu/
Contact Person:
David Fuller, PhD, Program Director, ddf@phhp.ufl.edu
Ellen Esparolini, RSD Student Services (current students), eesparol@phhp.ufl.edu
Amy Ladendorf, RSD Admissions; aladendorf@phhp.ufl.edu
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Institute of Occupational Therapy
1 University Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL 32086-5783
Phone: (800) 241-1027 or (904) 826-0084; Fax: (904) 827-0069
E-mail: admissions@usa.edu
Website: http://www.usa.edu/
Contact Person: Karen Snyder, PhD, OTR/L, Director of Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy; ksnyder@usa.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.wascweb.org/
Georgia
Brenau University
School of Occupational Therapy
500 Washington Street, S.E.
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (678) 707-5000; Fax: (678) 707-5015
E-Mail: ceggerding@brenau.edu
Website: www.brenau.edu/healthsciences/occupationaltherapy/otd/
Contact Person: Louise Dunn, ScD, OTR/L, Director of Doctoral Programs; ldunn@brenau.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Idaho
Idaho State University
School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
College of Health, Division of Health Sciences
650 Memorial Drive, Bldg 66, Room 202
Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: (208) 282-3992; Fax: (208) 282-4645
Email: garneliz@isu.edul
Website: https://www.isu.edu/rehabsciences/departments-and-programs/phd/
Contact Person: Gabriel Bargen, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, Doctoral Program Director; barggabr@isu.edu
Degree offered: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Western Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.wascweb.org/
Illinois
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Parkway, IL 60484-0975
Phone: (708) 534-7290; Fax: (708) 534-1647
E-mail: DrOT@govst.edu
Contact Person: Divya Sood, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor and DrOT Program Coordinator and Coordinator of Research; dsood@govst.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Occupational Therapy
College of Applied Health Sciences
1919 West Taylor Street, M/C 811
Chicago, IL 60612-7250
Phone: (312) 996-3513; Fax: (312) 413-0256
Website: http://www.ahs.uic.edu/ot
Contact Person:
OTD: Joy Hammel, PhD, Director of OTD Graduate Studies; hammel@uic.edu
PhD in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Science: Glen Fujiura, PhD (gfujiura@uic.edu) or Ziaul Hasan, PhD (zhasan@uic.edu), Co-Directors of Graduate Studies
PhD in Disability Studies: Sarah Parker Harris, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies; skparker@uic.edu and Joy Hammel, PhD, Chair of DIS Curriculum Committee; hammel@uic.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD); PhD in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Science; PhD in Disability Studies
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Indiana
Indiana University
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
1140 West Michigan Street, CF 311
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
Phone: (317) 274-8004 (OTD office) or (317) 274-4702 (Admissions); Fax: (317) 274-2150
E-mail: shrsinfo@iupui.edu
Contact Person(s): Christine Kroll, OTD, OTR, FAOTA; Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Pre-Doctoral Residency and Fieldwork; Interim Program Director, Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional); (317) 274-2115, krollch@iu.edu
Sarah Hemmersbach, Office Manager, (317) 274-0149, sahemmer@iu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Postprofessional
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Indianapolis
College of Health Sciences
Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies
1400 E. Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: (317) 788-2409
Website: https://www.uindy.edu/health-sciences/interprofessional-health-and-aging-studies/dhs
Contact Person(s): Laura Santurri, PhD, MPH, CPH; Director, DHSc Program; Chair, Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies; santurril@uindy.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Health Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Valparaiso University
Occupational Therapy Department
836 LaPorte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (800) 821-7685; (219) 464-5289
E-mail: amanda.scott@valpo.edu
Website: www.valpo.edu/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions/occupational-therapy/
Contact Person: Amanda Scott, OTD, OTR, BCG, CADDCT-CDP, CLT, Program Director; (219) 464-6174
Degree(s) Offered: Post-professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association;http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Occupational Therapy
MS 2003 - 3033 Robinson
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160-7602
Phone: (913) 588-7195; Fax: (913) 588-4568
E-mail: OTprogram@kumc.edu
Contact Person: Dr. Jeff Radel, Director of Graduate Studies; jradel@kumc.edu
Degree(s) offered: OTD in Occupational Therapy; PhD in Therapeutic Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
521 Lancaster Avenue
Dizney 103
Richmond, KY 40475-3135
Phone: (859) 622-3300; Fax: (859) 622-1601
Website: www.onlineoccupationaltherapyprograms.eku.edu
Contact Person: Shirley O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Coordinator, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, shirley.obrien@eku.edu; Courtney Spradling, Enrollment Advisor, Courtney.spradling@eku.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Spalding University
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
901 South Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: (502) 585-9911; Fax: (502) 588-7196
E-Mail: postotd@spalding.edu
Website: https://spalding.edu/doctor-occupational-therapy/post-professional-otd/
Contact Person: Rob McAlister, Ph.D., OTR/L, Program Chair, rmcalister@spalding.edu; Aileen McPhillips, Admissions Administrator, amcphillips@spalding.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) with emphasis on Leadership; Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) with emphasis on Advanced Upper Extremity Evaluation and Treatment
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of Kentucky
(in collaboration with Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University and Murray State University)
Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
College of Health Sciences
Wethington Building, Room 210E
900 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40536-0200
Phone: (859) 218-0860; Fax: (859) 323-6003
E-mail: carlmat@uky.edu
Contact Persons:
Carl G. Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Director of Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
Richard D. Andreatta, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Maryland
Towson University
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Phone: (410) 704-2762; Fax: (410) 704-2322
E-mail: bmerryman@towson.edu ; kheatwoleshank@towson.edu
Website: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/occutherapy/programs/ppotd/
Contact Person: M. Beth Merryman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director, Occupational Science Doctoral Program
Kendra Heatwole Shank, PhD, OTR/L, Director, Post-Professional OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: ScD; Post-professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; http://www.msche.org/
Massachusetts
American International College
Division of Occupational Therapy
School of Health Sciences
1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109-3189
Phone: (413) 205-3320; Fax: (413) 654-1430
E-mail: kelsey.sgarlata@aic.edu
Website: www.aic.edu/school-of-health-sciencies/program/occupational-therapy/
Contact Person: Allison Sullivan, OTD, OTR/L, Program Coordinator, allison.sullivan@aic.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post Profession Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Bay Path University
Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
School of Education, Health and Human Services
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: (413) 565-1332; Fax: (413) 565-1250
E-mail: otgraduate@baypath.edu
Website: www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/occupational-therapy-doctorate/
Contact Person: Julie Watson, PhD, OTR/L, Program Coordinator, juwatson@baypath.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Boston University
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College)
Department of Occupational Therapy
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215-1605
Program Contacts:
OTD: Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, Program Director, Online Postprofessional Occupational Therapy Programs, kjacobs@bu.edu; Phone: (617) 353-7516; Fax: (617) 353-2926; Web site: http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/departments-programs/occupational-therapy/ppotd/
PhD: Gael Orsmond, PhD, Program Director, Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences Program, gorsmond@bu.edu; Phone: (617) 353-2729; website: http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/programs/rehabilitation-sciences-2/phd-in-rehabilitation-sciences/
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
MGH Institute of Health Professions
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
36 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129
Program Contacts:
OTD: Sarah McKinnon, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, MPA, Program Director, Online Postprofessional Occupational Therapy Program, smckinnon3@mghihp.edu; Phone: (617) 643-7153; Web site: http://www.mghihp.edu/ppotd
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences: Robert Hillman, PhD, CCC-SLP, Program Director, Interdisciplinary PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program, hillman.robert@mgh.harvard.edu; Phone: (617) 726-5919; Web site: https://www.mghihp.edu/overview/phd-rehabilitation-sciences-program
PhD in Health Professions Education (online): Roger Edwards, ScD, Program Director, PhD in Health Professions Education Program, redwards@mghihp.edu; Phone: (617) 643-7740; Web site: https://www.mghihp.edu/phdhped
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD); Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education Program (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Tufts University
Department of Occupational Therapy
574 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155-7084
Phone: (617) 627-5720 Fax: (617) 627-6259
Website: http://ase.tufts.edu/occupationaltherapy
Contact Person: Jill Rocca, Recruitment and Admissions, jill. rocca@tufts.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): New England Commission of Higher Education; https://www.neche.org
Michigan
Andrews University
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Health and Human Services
8515 East Campus Circle Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0420
Phone: 269-471-6033 Fax: 269-471-2866
Email: dscotinfo@andrews.edu
Contact Person: Dovison Kereri, PhD, MHS, OTR/L
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org/
Grand Valley State University
Occupational Science and Therapy Department
500 Lafayette Avenue, NE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 331-5900
E-mail: www.gvsu.edu/chpss/step-one-108.htm
Website: www.gvsu.edu/grad/drot/
Contact Person: Susan M. Cleghorn, DrOT, OTR/L, TRS, CAPS, FNAP; Post-Professional Doctorate in OT Program Director; cleghors@gvsu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association;http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Minnesota
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105-1794
Phone: (651) 690-8767; Fax: (651) 690-4599
Website: www.stkate.edu/otd
Contact Person: Stephanie de Sam Lazaro, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor and Co-Program Director, sldesamlazaro@stkate.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Minnesota
Rehabilitation Science Program
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
420 Delaware Street, SE, MMC 388
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0392
Phone: (612) 626-3966; Fax: (612) 625-7192
E-mail: adamc002@umn.edu or mcgo0062@umn.edu
Contact Person: Rich Adamczak, DGS Assistant or Corey McGee, PhD, OTR/L, Graduate Faculty
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Missouri
Saint Louis University
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
3437 Caroline Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 977-8580; Fax: (314) 977-8514
Contact Person: Katie Serfas, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director, Post-Professional OTD Program, kserfas@slu.edu; Jennifer Elwyn, Program Coordinator, jelwyn@slu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Washington University
Program in Occupational Therapy
School of Medicine
4444 Forest Park Avenue
Campus Box 8505
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-1600; Fax: (314) 286-1601
E-Mail: WUOTinfo@wustl.edu
Website: www.ot.wustl.edu/
Contact Person: Vicki Kaskutas, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Assistant Director of Educational Evaluation and Quality; kaskutasv@wustl.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) for licensed occupational therapists; PhD in Rehabilitation and Participation Science - for information, please visit: www.ot.wustl.edu/phd
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Nebraska
Creighton University
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178-0259
Phone: (402) 280-5946; Fax: (402) 280-5692
E-mail: vanessajewell@creighton.edu
Contact Person: Vanessa Jewell, PhD, OTR/L, Director of the Post Professional OTD Program
Degree(s) Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Nebraska Methodist College
720 N. 87th St.
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 354-6869; Fax: (402) 354-7001
E-mail: Emily.barr@methodistcollege.edu
Website: http://www.methodistcollege.edu
Contact Person: Emily Barr, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, BCG; PPOTD Program Director
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Nevada
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Integrated Health Sciences
Department of Brain Health
4504 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 453019
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3019
Phone: (702) 895-1624; Fax: (702) 895-1356
E-mail: donna.costa@unlv.edu
Website: https://www.unlv.edu/degree/pp-otd
Contact Person(s): Donna Costa, DHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Program Director
Degrees Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org
New York
Columbia University
Programs in Occupational Therapy
Neurological Institute, 8th Floor
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032-2603
Phone: (212) 305-5267; Fax: (212) 305-4569
Website: http://www.columbiaOT.org/
Contact Persons:
EdD: Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, Associate Director, gg50@columbia.edu
OTD: Janet Falk-Kessler, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, Director, jf6@columbia.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Education (EdD); Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
New York University
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Department of Occupational Therapy
Joseph and Violet Pless Hall
82 Washington Square East, 6th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 998-5825; Fax: (212) 995-4044
E-mail: occupational.therapy@nyu.edu
Website: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/ot/
Contact Person: Tsu-Hsin Howe, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Director of Postprofessional Programs; tsuhsin.howe@nyu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Program in Occupational Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Science
515 Stockton Kimball Tower, 3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214-3079
Phone: (716) 829-3141; Fax: (716) 829-3217
E-Mail: rfb@buffalo.edu
Website: http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/rs/ot/phd/index.php
Contact Person: Robert Burkard, PhD, PhD Program Director; (716) 829-6720
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Medicine, Department of Allied Health Sciences
Division of Occupational Science
CB #7120
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7122
Phone: (919) 843-4463; Fax: (919) 966-9007
E-mail: bagatell@med.unc.edu
Website: http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/ocsci/
Contact Person:Nancy Bagatell, PhD, OTR/L, Coordinator of Doctoral Program
Degree(s) Offered: PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Ohio
The Ohio State University
Occupational Therapy Division
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
406 Atwell Hall, 453 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1234
Phone: (614) 292-5824; Fax: (614) 292-0210
E-Mail: jane.case-smith@osumc.edu
Website: www.gradadmissions.osu.edu
Contact Person: Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Division Director
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Pennsylvania
Chatham University
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826
Phone: (800) 837-1290; Fax: (412) 365-1609
E-mail: admission@chatham.edu
Website: www.chatham.edu/otd
Contact Person: Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, Program Coordinator; MJ Wrobleski, Assistant Director of Online Admission
Degree(s) Offered: Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); BS-to-OTD Bridge Option
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; www.msche.org
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Phone: (814) 871-7463; Fax: (814) 871-7759
E-Mail: graduate@gannon.edu
Webpage: http://www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Health-Professions-and-Sciences/Graduate/Post-Professional-Occupational-Therapy-Doctorate
Contact Person: Michele Karnes, EdD, OTR, Program Director; karnes005@gannon.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Misericordia University
Occupational Therapy Program
College of Health Sciences and Education
100 Lake Street, Passan Hall
Dallas, PA 18612-1098
Phone: (570) 674-6399; Fax: (570) 674-3052
E-Mail: emclaughlin@misericordia.edu
Website: http://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=1258
Contact Person(s): Ellen McLaughlin; EdD, OTR/L, OTD Program Director and Associate Professor
Degree(s) Offered: Post Professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; www.msche.org
Salus University
Occupational Therapy Department
8360 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: (215) 780-1400; Fax: (215) 780-1336
Website: www.salus.edu/occupational-therapy
Contact Person:Caitlyn Foy, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, Program Director; (215) 780-1361; FAX (215) 780-1357; cfoy@salus.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
Temple University
Program in Occupational Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Public Health
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140-5101
Phone: (215) 707-4875; Fax: (215) 707-7656
E-Mail: otprog@temple.edu
Website: http://cph.temple.edu/rs/academics-rehabilitation-sciences/occupational-therapy
Contact Person: Katherine Foster, Academic Coordinator
Degree Offered: Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Commission on Higher Education; http://www.msche.org/
Thomas Jefferson University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Jefferson College of Health Professions
901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5233
Phone: (215) 503-8011; Fax: (215) 503-2950
E-mail: susan.toth-cohen@jefferson.edu
Contact Person: Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L, Director of Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
Degree Offered: Postprofessional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Occupational Therapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Bridgeside Point I
100 Technology Drive, Suite 350
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 383-6620; Fax: (412) 383-6613
Email: otpitt@shrs.pitt.edu
Website: www.shrs.pitt.edu/OT/
Contact Person:
CScD: Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA
PhD: Natalie Leland, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Clinical Science (CScD); Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.msche.org/
Rhode Island
New England Institute of Technology
1 New England Tech Blvd.
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 739-5000 ext. 3388
Fax: (401) 884-4650
Email: cdoehler@neit.edu
Website: https://www.neit.edu/Programs/Online-and-Hybrid-Degree-Programs/Post-Professional-Doctorate-of-Occupational-Therapy
Contact Person: Carol Doehler, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Program Director
Degree offered: Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Institutional Accreditor name and web site: NECHE www.neche.org
South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina
151-B Rutledge Ave., MSC 962
Charleston, SC 29425-9620
Phone: (843) 792-1671
Email: woodbuml@musc.edu
Website: https://chp.musc.edu/academics/occupational-therapy/otd-pp
Contact Person: Michelle L. Woodbury PhD, OTR/L, Director, Post-Professional OTD Program
Degree(s) offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); https://sacscoc.org/
South Dakota
University of South Dakota
Department of Occupational Therapy
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
Website: http://www.usd.edu/health-sciences/occupational-therapy
Contact Person: Shana Cerny, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, Post-Professional Program Director, (605) 658-6376, shana.cerny@usd.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
Texas
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97303
Waco, TX 76798-7303
Phone: (254) 710-4630
E-Mail: OTDAdmissions@baylor.edu
Website: www.baylor.edu/otd/
Contact Person: Lori McNamara, Assistant Program Director, Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program; (972) 576-9061; lori_mcnamara@baylor.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post-professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Health Professions
3601 4th Street, STOP 6220
Lubbock, TX 79430-6220
Phone: (806) 743-3220
Fax: (806) 743-2189
E-mail: healthprofession@ttuhsc.edu
Website: www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/post-professional-doctor-of-occupational-therapy/default.aspx
Contact Person: Matthew Geddie, OTR, PhD, Program Director, Post-Professional OTD Program, (806) 743-3228, james.geddie@ttuhsc.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Texas Woman's University
School of Occupational Therapy
PO Box 425648
Denton, TX 76204-5648
Phone: (940) 898-2801
Website: www.twu.edu/ot
Contact Person: Patricia Bowyer, OTR, EdD, Post-Professional Programs Coordinator, pbowyer@twu.edu
Degree(s) Offered: OTD in Occupational Therapy; PhD in Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
U.S. Army-Baylor University
MCHE-DRM-OT (DScOT)
3551 Roger Brooke Drive
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
Phone: (210) 808-2240; Fax: (210) 808-2235
E-Mail: enrique.v.smith-forbes.mil@mail.mil
Website: www.baylor.edu/graduate/dscot
Contact Person: Enrique V. Smith-Forbes, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, Program Director, US Army-Baylor Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Science (DSc) in Occupational Therapy
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions
Division of Rehabilitation Sciences
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555
Website: www.shp.utmb.edu/ot
Contact Person:
OTD: Sharon McEachern, Program and Admissions Coordinator; (409) 772-3060; Fax (409) 747-1615; E-mail: PPOTD.Admissions@utmb.edu
PhD: Beth Cammarn, Senior Administrative Manager; (409) 747-1637; Fax (409) 747-1638; Web site: www.shp.utmb.edu/ot
Degree(s) Offered: Post-Professional OTD ; PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Utah
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
122 East 1700 South
Provo, UT 84606-7312
Phone: (801) 375-5125 or (866) 780-4107 (Toll Free); Fax: (801) 375-2125
E-mail: admissions@rm.edu
Website (OTD): https://rm.edu/academics/doctor-of-occupational-therapy/
Website (PhD): https://rm.edu/academics/doctor-of-philosophy-in-health-sciences/
Contact Person(s): Steve Carwile, Admissions Manager
Degrees Offered: OTD, PhD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org/
University of Utah
Division of Occupational Therapy
520 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1209
Phone: (801) 585-9135; Fax: (801) 585-1001
E-mail: otd@hsc.utah.edu
Website: http://www.health.utah.edu/occupational-therapy/index.php
Contact Person(s): Kelly Brown, Academic Advisor; kelly.brown@hsc.utah.edu
Degrees Offered: OTD
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org
Virginia
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy Graduate Programs
Department of Rehabilitation and Wellness
101 Elm Street, SE
Roanoke, VA 24013-2222
Phone: (540) 985-8483; Fax: (540) 224-6703
E-mail: admissions@jchs.edu
Website:www.jchs.edu
Contact Person:
David Haynes, DHS, MBA, OTR, Director of OT Graduate Programs; (540) 985-4020; dahaynes@jchs.edu
Amy M. Wix, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Program Director, DOT Program; (540) 985-8304; amwix@jchs.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Mary Baldwin University
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
100 Baldwin Boulevard
Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: (540) 255-8102; Fax: (540) 887-4329
E-mail: ppotd@marybaldwin.edu
Website:https://go.marybaldwin.edu/health_sciences/post-professional-otd/
Contact Person: Allison Ellington, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director; aellington@marybaldwin.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Marymount University
School of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences
2807 N. Glebe Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: (406) 936-0140
Fax: (406) 720-7905
Website: https://marymount.rehabessentials.com/
Contact Person: Susan Lin, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA; slin@marymount.edu
Degree Offered: Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Institutional Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Delivery method: Distance learning
Shenandoah University
14600 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-2859
Phone: (540) 678-4313; Fax: (540) 665-5564
E-mail: ccolwell@su.edu
Web site:www.su.edu/occupational-therapy/post-professional-occupational-therapy-doctorate/
Contact Person: Christine Colwell, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Director for Post-Professional OTD; (540) 535-3471
Cathy Felmlee Shanholtz, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, CLA, Director, Division of Occupational Therapy; cshanhol2l@su.edu; (540) 665-5561
Degree(s) Offered: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Virginia Commonwealth University
Department of Occupational Therapy
PO Box 980008
730 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23298-0008
Phone: (804) 828-2289; Fax: (804) 828-0782
E-mail: logentry@vcu.edu
Website: www.sahp.vcu.edu/occu/
Contact Person: Tony Gentry, PhD, OTR/L, Director, Post-Professional Education
Degree(s) Offered:: Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); Interdisciplinary PhD in Health Related Sciences with Occupational Therapy Concentration
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; http://www.sacscoc.org/
Washington
University of Puget Sound
Occupational Therapy Program
School of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
1500 N. Warner Street, CMB 1070
Tacoma, WA 98416-0510
Phone: (253) 879-3522; Fax: (253) 879-2933
E-Mail: yswinth@pugetsound.edu
Contact Person: Yvonne Swinth, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Program Director
Degree(s) Offered: Postprofessional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT)
Institutional Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; http://www.nwccu.org/
University of Washington
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356490
Seattle, WA 98195-6490
Phone: (206) 598-5338; Fax: (206) 685-3244
E-Mail: rehabphd@u.washington.edu
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/phd/index.html
Contact Person: Deborah Kartin, PhD, Director, PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science and Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Victoria Corrin, MAT, Academic Counselor, PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). http://www.nwccu.org/
Wisconsin
Mount Mary University
Occupational Therapy Department
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
Phone: (414) 930-3059
E-mail: mmu-gradinfo@mtmary.edu
Contact Person: Jane Olson, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, Post-Professional Program Director; olsonj@mtmary.edu; (414) 930-3376
Degree(s) Offered: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association;http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology
1001 Gymnasium-Natatorium
2000 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Website: http://kinesiology.education.wisc.edu/ot/about
Contact Person: John Hageman, Graduate Secretary, Phone: (608) 262-8730, Fax: (608) 262-1656, kinesgradeducation.wisc.edu
Ruth E. Benedict, DrPH, OTR, Program Director, 1300 University Avenue, Rm 2120 MSC, Madison, WI 53706-1532, Phone: (608) 890-0160, rbenedict@education.wisc.edu
Degree(s) Offered: PhD in Kinesiology - Occupational Science Track, Online Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
College of Health Sciences
2400 E. Hartford Avenue, Enderis Hall, 9th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Phone: (414) 229-4713
E-mail: ot-program@uwm.edu
Contact Persons:
Post-Professional OTD: Kris Barnekow, PhD, OTR/L, IMH-E, Chair; Phone: (414) 229-7151; krisb@uwm.edu
Website: https://catalog.uwm.edu/health-sciences/occupational-science-technology/occupational-therapy-otd/
PhD in Health Sciences: Brooke A. Slavens, PhD, Director; Phone: (414) 229-6933, slavens@uwm.edu
Degree(s) Offered: Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD); PhD in Health Sciences
Institutional Accreditor (Regional): The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/