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Program checklist · Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Entry Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy, OTD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
52.1006
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_3ba1a49b
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admissions Requirements

11 items
  1. Application to the Entry Level Professional OTD program is conducted via the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application System (OTCAS).
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  2. Applicants must have an earned bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from an accredited college or university to be considered for admission.
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  3. Transcripts of prerequisite coursework completion, B- grade or higher, must be submitted for official admission into the program. Applicants must fully complete all prerequisite coursework to be formally admitted to enroll in the program:
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  4. Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology, 3 Credits
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  5. Developmental Psychology, 3 Credits
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  6. Behavioral Sciences/Sociology/Anthropology, 3 Credits
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  7. Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/dissection lab, 6 Credits
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  8. Statistics, 3 Credits
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  9. Submission of a 1,000-word personal statement is required. This statement should address why the applicant selected occupational therapy as a career and how this degree relates to the applicant’s immediate and long-term professional goals. Applicants should describe how their personal, educational and professional background will help them achieve their goals. This essay is an important part of the application and allows applicants to express themselves.
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  10. 3 Letters of Recommendation (1 being from a practicing Occupational Therapist)
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  11. OTCAS will be sending your Final Official Bachelor’s Transcript to Binghamton University if submitted through the OTCAS system prior to the OTCAS application submission deadline. If you cannot meet this deadline, you are required to submit your Final Official Bachelor’s Transcript to Binghamton University’s Graduate School as soon as available. If sending your transcript electronically, please send it to Binghamton University Graduate Admissions or code 2535.
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Program Requirements

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    Course Requirements

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      Term 1 - Fall

      4 items
      1. OCT 600
        Theory & Concept Foundations
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      2. OCT 601
        Functional Anatomy
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      3. OCT 602
        Occupation Across the Lifespan
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      4. OCT 603
        Kinesiology & Funct. Biomechs
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      Term 2 - Spring

      6 items
      1. OCT 604
        Epidemiology & Pathophysiology
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      2. OCT 605
        Neuroscience of Behavior
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      3. OCT 606
        Learning & Behavioral Change
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      4. OCT 610
        Mental Health Intervention
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      5. OCT 620
        Communication in Healthcare
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      6. OCT 621
        Prof Reasoning I Critical Inq.
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      Term 3 - Summer

      4 items
      1. OCT 611
        Adulthood and Aging
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      2. OCT 622
        Fieldwork Level I ExperienceA
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      3. OCT 623
        Prof Reasoning II: Context
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      4. OCT 630
        Research in Translational Sci
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      Term 4 - Fall

      5 items
      1. OCT 612
        Rehabilitation: Orthopedics
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      2. OCT 613
        Rehabilitation: Neurological
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      3. OCT 614
        Working with Children
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      4. OCT 617
        Health Promotion and Advocacy
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      5. OCT 631
        Research Process I: Foundation
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      Term 5 - Spring

      6 items
      1. OCT 607
        Group Process& Intentional Rel
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      2. OCT 608
        Administration and Management
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      3. OCT 615
        Tool Kit Assistive Technology
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      4. OCT 624
        Fieldwork Level I ExperienceB
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      5. OCT 625
        Prof Reasoning III: Theory App
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      6. OCT 632
        Research Process II: Methods
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      Term 6 - Summer

      4 items
      1. OCT 616
        Ethics & Analytical Reasoning
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      2. OCT 618
        Leadership in Innovative Pract
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      3. OCT 626
        Prof Reasoning IV: Synthesis
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      4. OCT 633
        Research Process III Implement
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      Term 7 - Fall

      1 item
      1. OCT 640
        Fieldwork Lvl II: Internship A
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      Term 8 - Winter-Spring

      1 item
      1. OCT 641
        Fieldwork Lvl II: Internship B
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      Term 9 - Spring-Summer

      2 items
      1. OCT 642
        Advanced Capstone Experience
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      2. OCT 643
        OTD Capstone Dissemination
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      Additional Information About the Program

      8 items
      1. Program Progression: EL-OTD students must complete all coursework in the required sequence to graduate on time.
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      2. Academic Standing: Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA each term and overall in accordance with Binghamton University Graduate School policies.
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      3. Course Repeats: Courses with a B- or lower may be repeated once with approval; repeating may delay graduation and is not covered by merit scholarships.
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      4. Academic Probation: Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 are placed on probation and must work with the program director on a plan to return to good standing.
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      5. Leave of Absence & Incompletes: Leaves are granted only for exceptional circumstances and must be approved through the Graduate School. Incomplete grades must be resolved within 6 months.
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      6. Fieldwork & Capstone Readiness: Students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate professional readiness before Level II fieldwork and capstone experiences.
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      7. Certification Eligibility: Graduates may apply for the NBCOT certification exam only after completing all program requirements and receiving an official transcript confirming the degree.
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      8. The Division of Occupational Therapy in Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences adheres to the general grading system of the Binghamton University Graduate School , which applies to all graduate-level courses across the University. Grades are on a letter scale: A through C- and F.
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