Training
Description
The P-OTD program at UIC is designed for registered occupational therapists aiming to advance their practice through specialized expertise in areas like clinical practice, education, leadership, and applied research. The program emphasizes a strong mentorship model, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific career goals.
Course Curriculum
Core Courses: OT 500: Theories of Occupational Therapy (4 credits) OT 510: Research in Occupational Therapy (4 credits) OT 530/531/532/533: Advanced Field Practicum in Clinical Specialization, Education, Leadership/Management, or Scholarship of Practice (4–12 credits) OT 590: Doctoral Pro-Seminar in Occupational Therapy (1 credit, taken twice) OT 592: Doctoral Project (12 credits) OT 595: Seminar in Occupational Therapy (1 credit) College of Applied Health Sciences +2 College of Applied Health Sciences +2 College of Applied Health Sciences +2 Elective Courses: OT 528: Race, Culture, and Health Disparities (3 credits) OT 553: Program Evaluation: Documenting the Impact of Human Services (3 credits) OT 558: Writing for Professional Publication (3 credits) OT 561: Disability and Community Participation: Policy, Systems Change, and Action Research (4 credits) OT 563: Disability and Global Health (3 credits) OT 571: Knowledge Translation in Disability and Rehabilitation Research (3 credits) OT 568: Learning, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Delivery and Evaluation (4 credits) OT 594: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy (1–4 credits) OT 596: Independent Study (1–4 credits)
Trainer Expertise
Occupational Therapist
