Program Description:

The entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a professional clinical doctorate degree program. An OTD program degree at Andrews University requires three years to complete and includes didactic learning, clinical training, supervised fieldwork, and capstone project. 

The entry-level OTD prepares graduates beyond the master's degree with in-depth knowledge in a specific area such as practice, advocacy, policy, education, research, and program development.

An OTD degree will prepare you with the skills to work with clients and perform patient evaluations, establish, and modify treatment plans, provide treatment, evaluate, and document patient progress, discharge clients, conduct independent research, pursue advocacy and leadership roles. 

An OTD program typically culminates in a doctoral capstone project, which allows OTD candidates to select a specialty of their choosing and examine it in depth. The capstone process strengthens independent research skills and allows for the art of collaboration.

Imagine studying in a location that offers the best of both worlds. Andrews University is nestled in the heart of Southwest Michigan, just an hour and a half from the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, 20 minutes from South Bend, Indiana, and just 20 minutes from the serene beaches of Lake Michigan. 

Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a supportive, faith-based educational environment while enjoying the rich cultural experiences, recreational activities, and natural beauty that our location provides.

Don't miss out on a top-tier education in a setting that inspires and invigorates both your academic and personal life!