Bachelor's + Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Whitworth's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program enables you to complete the curriculum for your bachelor's and doctoral degrees in an intensive, accelerated, full-time format. New students can complete the requirements for both a bachelor's degree and a doctoral degree in as few as six years. Or, if you've already completed some college credits, you may be able to transfer into the program to complete your bachelor's and doctoral degrees in as little as five years.
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| Degree Snapshot | |
|---|---|
| B.S. in Rehabilitation Science with Pre-OT Minor or B.A. in Health & Well-Being with Pre-OT Minor |
Pre-professional phase |
| Doctorate in Occupational Therapy | Professional phase |
| Program Format | In-person with clinical rotations |
| Undergraduate Admissions Deadline | March 1 |
| Completion Time | New Students: Six years Transfer Students: As little as five years |
How It Works
When paired with our pre-OT minor, the curriculum of the B.S. in rehabilitation science and B.A. in health & well-being integrate requirements for your undergraduate degree with those for your graduate degree, shortening the time it takes to earn a doctoral degree. This degree option is best for students who are committed to occupational therapy or who might be considering other healthcare careers.
You'll complete the majority of your undergraduate major requirements during the pre-professional phase of your program. Then you will begin taking three years (professional phase) of the doctoral-level coursework leading to your OTD, pending successful application into the OTD program.
Whitworth's B.A. in health & well-being and B.S. in rehabilitation science with a pre-OT minor are specifically designed to prepare you for successful entry into an accredited, graduate-level occupational therapy program. The pre-OT minor includes all prerequisite courses for a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Whitworth.
- Curriculum for a B.A. in health & well-being
- Curriculum for a B.S. in rehabilitation science
- Curriculum for a minor in occupational therapy
Enrolling in Whitworth's OTD Program
Students wishing to enroll in the accelerated program will apply to the occupational therapy doctorate portion of the program by Jan. 1 of the year prior to beginning the occupational therapy coursework. For a typical undergraduate student, this would mean an application would be submitted by Jan. 1 of the junior year of undergraduate studies. Please click here to apply on the Whitworth OTD page using OTCAS. If you are accepted into the OTD program at Whitworth, you will enroll in occupational therapy courses during the fall semester of your senior year.
If you have general questions about the Whitworth OTD program, please call 509.777.4442 or email otd@whitworth.edu.