Program checklist · Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Post-Professional 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
Catalog edition: 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type: degree-program
Description: The remote Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD) program is for practicing occupational therapists with a master’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution. It is designed for working practitioners who want to advance in their field by earning a clinical doctorate. The program builds on occupational therapists’ experience, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to advance beyond therapist-clinician roles into areas such as occupational therapy education, clinical research, clinical practice, leadership, or advocacy. Graduates of the program will earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree, demonstrating they have mastered their roles as practitioners and are prepared to contribute their expertise across diverse areas of practice, academia, and the community.

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 196079
CourseShelf checklist: CK_196079_6c04c133
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Admission Requirements

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Hold a master’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution.
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U.S. applicants must have graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
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International applicants must have graduated from a World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) approved occupational therapy program.
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Applicants must satisfy the general conditions and procedures for admission to Binghamton University’s Graduate School.
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There are two exceptions to the admissions requirements referenced above:
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GRE scores are not required for this program.
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The online PP-OTD program requires an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher to enter and a 3.0 GPA to graduate.
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Submission of the online application
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Submission of academic transcripts from each college or university attended
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A personal statement not to exceed 1,000 words or four double-spaced pages that addresses the applicant’s talents, experiences, and proposed professional goals that align with the completion of a capstone project that qualifies for acceptance to a graduate program at Binghamton University
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Résumé or curriculum vitae
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Two letters of recommendation
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A virtual interview with members of the OTD Admissions Committee may be required
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International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form to certify that the applicant has enough funds for all tuition, fees, and personal expenses for at least one year of graduate study at Binghamton University.
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Supporting financial documentation that shows the applicant has enough funds for 1 year of graduate study. Most often, this means including official bank statements or official scholarship or sponsorship letters from agencies or governments.
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Proof of English proficiency (including TOEFL, IELTS and PTE Academic scores). The TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE Academic scores help demonstrate your proficiency in English at the college level.
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TOEFL: Graduate Admissions requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based test.
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IELTS: Graduate Admissions requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 5.0.
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PTE Academic: Graduate Admissions requires a minimum PTE Academic score of 53.
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Program Requirements

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Course Requirements

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Term 1 - Fall

3 items

OCT Z702
Ethics & Analytical Reasoning
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OCT Z703
Health Disparities & Equities
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OCT Z720
Seminar I: Explore Capstone
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Term 2 - Spring

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OCT Z704
Eval of OT Theory & Research
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OCT Z705
Health Promotion & Advocacy
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OCT Z721
Seminar II: Create Capstone
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Term 3 - Summer

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OCT Z710
Evidenced-Based Practice
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OCT Z711
Outcomes Meas. & Assmt Part A
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OCT Z722
Seminar III: Assess Capstone
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Term 4 - Fall

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OCT Z706
Advanced Leadership & Pract
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OCT Z712
Outcomes Meas. & Assmt Part B
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OCT Z723
Seminar IV Clinical Reasoning
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Term 5 - Spring

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OCT Z707
Teaching Theory & Practice
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OCT Z724
Capstone Dissemination
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Additional Information About the Program

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