Boston University's College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offers a distance learning Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree through Sargent College. Students can take all courses online, but must visit campus at the start of the program and again at the end. Students take two courses per semester over 10 semesters, for a total of 33 credits. Courses include social policy and disability, health promotion and wellness, and outcomes measurement and monitoring. Students must complete a doctoral project.
Boston University
College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
1 Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-2713
otd-degree.com
Loma Linda University's School of Allied Health Professions offers an online Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. The program includes 2.5 years of coursework and a professional rotation. No campus visits are required, though students are encouraged to attend an on-site orientation session. Coursework has a focus on "spirituality, diversity, critical reasoning, advocacy, participation, education, and research," and encourages students to "reflect upon their social responsibilities as health professionals to promote health and participation not only at the individual level but also at community and societal levels," according to the school's website. The program is approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Loma Linda University
11175 Campus Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
909-558-4742
llu.edu
Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions offers a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree through distance learning. The degree requires completion of a research project and 63 credit hours, 16 of which involve hands-on professional rotation experience. Coursework includes topics such as health care policy, neuro-occupation, occupation in community, health systems management and advanced clinical ethics. Courses utilize online instruction, CD-ROM, print resources and video. Students can enter the program in a fall or spring semester. Creighton University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Creighton University
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
2500 California Plaza
Criss Health Science Building
Room 151
Omaha, NE 68178
402-280-2662
creighton.edu