Occupational Therapy at NDMU
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program is an entry-level pathway for those with a non-occupational therapy bachelor's degree to pursue a career in this in-demand field.
At Notre Dame of Maryland University, OT academic coursework and fieldwork are integrated into a curriculum that’s occupation-sustainable-focused, evidence-based, client-centered, and organized from an engaged-meaningful life perspective. You’ll learn the practical use of theoretical concepts embedded in the evidence supporting practice, and learn occupational therapy with professors and practitioners known in national and international communities.
Starting in your first semester and throughout the three year entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy curriculum, you’ll engage in an excellent range of clinical experience through Level I Fieldwork (4) and Level II Fieldwork (2) placements chosen from NDMU’s network of local and national clinical sites. You’ll also complete a Doctoral Practicum and capstone project focused on your particular professional interests in one of the following areas: sustainability and health, clinical, community practice, policy and advocacy, or education.
Throughout the program, you’ll have close communication and individual attention from our diverse and interprofessional faculty. Many of your classes will be small seminar style; your largest lecture will have about 20 students.
Regardless of your undergraduate area of study, our program is designed to fully prepare you to take the NBCOT National Certification Examination. After passing the exam, you’ll be ready to enter clinical practice with confidence.
Program Details
Length: 3 Years
Commitment: Full-time
Cohort Size: 30
GRE Required? No
Hybrid curriculum includes online and face-face courses.
Our Campus
Location can mean the difference between an average experience and an extraordinary opportunity to learn from top health care professionals. Notre Dame of Maryland University is supremely located in Baltimore, Maryland, a city known for world-class health care facilities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build inclusive communities and promote social responsibility is ingrained in everything we do. Our health care programs are designed with compassionate care at the core. We graduate health care leaders that are uniquely equipped to deliver the highest quality patient care to diverse patient populations.
More information on the program and application requirements
Free Housing
Admitted students may submit an application to be considered for complimentary student housing. Email admissions to learn more- ncross2@ndm.edu.
Hands-on, Immersive Practical Experiences
Clinical experiences are built into the curriculum to provide gradually increased levels of responsibility and experience in occupational therapy settings in many ways.
ACOTE Accreditation
The NDMU entry-level OTD Program is in the process of pursuing ACOTE accreditation.
How to Apply
Applications for the NDMU OT program can be submitted through OTCAS. Or you can apply directly through NDMU- with no application fees!