The rest of the semester's work will be completed from the student's home via readings, writing, practicum experiences, and on-line assignments and communication with the professor and other students in the class. Ph.D. students will spend two 6-week summer sessions on campus to immerse themselves in scholarly research activities and coursework. The core curriculum for the Ph.D. includes the courses required in the O.T.D. core, four research courses, and a dissertation of original research. The student selects a committee of three professors from the Occupational Therapy Program, with one identified as major advisor, to supervise the course of study and dissertation research. New courses are added each semester.
Students take courses across all four areas.
The Occupational Therapy doctoral programs select students based on cumulative GPA, GRE scores, interviews and personal statements, letters of recommendation, and potential for leadership. Admission Requirements Applicants must have either a bachelor's or a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a regionally accredited or WFOT approved university or college and be eligible for a Florida occupational therapy license. Applicants without Occupational Therapy certification must complete the M.O.T. program. Preference for admission will be given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale for the last two years of baccalaureate study or graduate program. Applicants must submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination.