Program Overview
The online OTD program provides licensed occupational therapists with the advanced knowledge and practice skills needed to elevate their professional competencies, advance their careers, and position them for leadership roles within the health care environment and academic roles within OT education.
Online Degree Flexibility for Occupational Therapy Professionals
The post-professional OTD is offered fully online, allowing students the ability to participate in academic studies while maintaining their employment as an occupational therapist. The program format is also an ideal method for professionals to immediately apply what they learn in the program to real-world professional OTD practice situations.
Accreditation: The Online Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center post-professional OTD program has been approved by the Texas Higher Educational Coordinating Board (THECB). The Post-Professional OTD received accreditation in 2020. The final cohort will be admitted in the fall of 2026 in a lock-step format to close out the program.
For more information, please reach out to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs at (806) 743-3220 or health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
- 2 years estimated time to completion
- 30 estimated class size
Curriculum & Coursework
The Post-Professional-OTD program curriculum requires the completion of 27 semester credit hours for individuals with a Master’s degree in occupational therapy and 33 semester credit hours for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. The curriculum consists of a set of required core courses and a variety of elective courses. All students will complete the core curriculum courses. Students with a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy will take the 4 identified elective courses below and those with a Master’s degree in occupational therapy will take the 2 identified elective courses below. Courses are taught online and most courses are taught once per year to facilitate completion of the curriculum. Each student will work with the enrollment managmement to establish a degree plan upon admission to the program that is designed to meet graduation requirements by spring of 2028. All curricular degree requirements must be completed by spring of 2028.
For detailed course descriptions, please see the School of Health Professions Catalog.
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Core Courses
Course DesignationCredit Hours
HPOT 7350 Professional Seminar 3 hours
HPOT 7351 Current Issues in Occupational Therapy Practice 3 hours
HPOT 7352 Practice Based Scholarship 3 hours
HPOT 7353 Evidence Based Practice 3 hours
HPOT 7354 Outcomes Measurement 3 hours
HPOT 7110 Capstone Pre-Proposal 1 hour
HPOT 7290 Capstone 1: Project Proposal 2 hours
HPOT 7391 Capstone 2: Project Implementation and Evaluation 3 hours
Total Hours 21 hours
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Elective Courses - Students admitted with a Master's
Course Designation *Students admitted with a Master's degree will take the following electivesCredit Hours
HPOT 7301 Principles of Management and Leadership in Healthcare 3 hours
HPOT 7302 Health Insurance and Reimbursement 3 hours
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Elective Courses - Students admitted with a Bachelor's
Course Designation *Students admitted with a Bachelor's degree will take the following electivesCredit Hours
HPOT 7301 Principles of Management and Leadership in Healthcare 3 hours
HPOT 7302 Health Insurance and Reimbursement 3 hours
HPOT 7305 Health and Wellness Promotion 3 hours
HPOT 7370 Independent Study 3 hours
Cost & Aid
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Tuition & Fees
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
School of Health Professions - Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
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Address
3601 4th Street Lubbock
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
- Phone (806) 743-3220
- Email health.professions@ttuhsc.edu
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Hours
Mon. - Fri.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.