Occupational Therapy

Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (DOT)

Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2008

Temple University is offering an advanced Clinical Doctorate in Occupational therapy Leadership (DOT) in its well-established post-professional program. The DOT is a 30 credit graduate program offered in a distance education format. The program prepares therapists to be advanced clinical specialists, program developers, and clinical educators. A heavy emphasis is placed on the use of clinical research for evidence based practice.

Students have 21 credits of required coursework and 9 credits of specialty coursework in their area of clinical interest. The specialty clinical coursework can be interdisciplinary coursework or the professional enhancement course offerings within the department. Students can receive a Professional Enhancement Course Completion Certificate (see Professional Enhancement Course Completion Certificates) in a variety of areas through their specialty coursework while completing the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.

Recommended Course Curriculum Guide

FALL SEMESTER, 1ST YEAR
OT 8509 Leadership in the Health Professions: The Art and
Science of Influence

Specialty Clinical Course

SPRING SEMESTER, 1ST YEAR
OT 8513 Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Research
OT 8514 Occupational Based Theories and Participation

SUMMER SEMESTER, 1ST YEAR
OT 9089 Field Study and Professional Portfolios
OT 8511 Clinical Education and Fieldwork Supervision

FALL SEMESTER, 2ND YEAR
OT 8512 Studies in Outcome Measures and Program Evaluation

Specialty Clinical Course

SPRING SEMESTER, 2ND YEAR
OT 8901 Capstone Project

Specialty Clinical Course

Please contact the Department of Occupational Therapy to obtain further information or application materials at (215) 707-4813.