Training
Description
The CSU Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a nationally-ranked, fully in-person program designed to prepare students for careers as practicing occupational therapists in various clinical and community-based settings. Over three years, students engage in rigorous coursework, community-based fieldwork, and a comprehensive capstone project, equipping them with the skills to become scholarly professionals and agents of change in the field of occupational therapy.
Course Curriculum
The OTD program emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of human performance and participation in daily activities across the lifespan. The curriculum is structured around several key threads: CSU College of Health Sciences +1 CSU College of Health Sciences +1 Occupation and OT Process: Focusing on the foundational understanding of occupation and its application in practice. CSU College of Health Sciences Professional and Therapeutic Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration with clients and other professionals to optimize outcomes. CSU College of Health Sciences +4 CSU College of Health Sciences +4 CSU College of Health Sciences +4 Intentional Learning/Professional Contributor: Promoting continuous learning and contribution to the profession. Change and Learning Process: Understanding the dynamics of learning and change in occupational therapy contexts. CSU College of Health Sciences Professional Reasoning: Developing various forms of reasoning to inform practice. CSU College of Health Sciences +1 CSU College of Health Sciences +1 OT Roles, Practice Contexts, and Client Populations: Exploring the diverse roles of occupational therapists across different settings and populations. CSU College of Health Sciences The program includes community-based fieldwork experiences and a 14-week doctoral capstone project, providing in-depth exposure to areas such as clinical practice, research, administration, leadership, program development, advocacy, education, and theory development.
Trainer Expertise
Occupational Therapist
