May 12, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update) 
    
2025-2026 Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update)

Occupational Therapy, PPOTD (MS-Entry, 27-Credit Hour Program)


Students entering the PPOTD program for Spring 2025 Term or after with an MOT or MS degree must take a total of 27 credits—18 credits of required core courses as well as 9 credits of electives. If eligible, 3 credits may transfer from the USAHS MOT program. 

The PPOTD program can be completed in as little as one year if enrolled full-time; however, the program typically takes two years to complete.*

PPOTD Electives


Teaching and Learning Electives


The Teaching and Learning certificate of completion requires four courses. Either complete all four of the following courses OR complete three of the four courses and a scholarly teaching capstone project. The capstone project must receive approval by programmatic leadership to qualify.

ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist (ITOT) Certification


General Electives


Degree Credit Hours 27


*The 35-credit hour master’s-entry program typically takes two years and four months to complete based off the most recent two-year graduate data (2022–2023 and 2023–2024). The 27-credit hour master’s-level entry program is designed to be completed in two years but may be completed in as little as one year depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.