University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
MS to OTD
Designed with You in Mind
Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ppOTD) degree from the University of Montana powered by Rehab Essentials. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready, on your schedule and at your pace. And all with a budget friendly tuition. Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). You have 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. Courses can be viewed and reviewed anytime within the semester. Deadlines and key dates for assignments, quizzes and exams are easily found in the course dashboard to keep you on track.
Be Empowered. Move Your Career Forward.
Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of occupational therapy. In just 5 semesters, you can have your post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy. The University of Montana ppOTD program provides a critical career advancement pathway for therapists who already have a MOT or MSOT degree.
World-class professors, just a click away.
The online courses are taught by the best and brightest faculty from all over the United States. As a student, you will have direct access to these expert faculty and to a diverse, experienced peer group. You will become part of vibrant, collaborative online community.
Key Dates:
| Application & Materials Deadlines: | |
| Fall 2025 | August 10, 2025 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Spring 2025 | December 30, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Curriculum
- MS to OTD30 CREDIT, 5 SEMESTER PROGRAM*
*The University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), ACOTE does not accredit post professional OTD programs.
Tuition
- For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
- MS to OTD$12,750* (in-state and out-of-state students)
- Application Fee (non refundable)$40 when you apply by July 31st (regularly $85)
- Graduation Fee (non refundable)$45
*$425 per credit. Payment option is available.
Course Sequence
- SEQUENCE: FALL 2025 COHORT
- For different cohort, learn more here.
- August - December 2025Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, and Application (3 credits)
- Professional Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- January - April 2026Evidence-Based Practice Methods and Application (3 credits)
- Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice (2 credits)
- April - August 2026Prevention, Health, and Disability (3 credits)
- Outcomes Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
- August - December 2026Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice (3 credits)
- Capstone I (2 credits)
- Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession* (2 credits)
- January - April 2027Teaching and Learning: Continuum of Education (2 credits)
- Capstone II (4 credits)
For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Benefits
- 100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected device
- Budget-friendly tuition
- Communicate directly with our expert faculty
- Contemporary content from nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge you can apply immediately in your Occupational Therapy role
- You will be empowered to move your career forward
- Prepared to become a leader in occupational therapy
- Graduate with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Requirements
If you attained your OT degree from a ACOTE accredited institute:
- MOT or MSOT
- Official transcripts must come directly from your degree granting institution or National Student Clearinghouse.
- Copy of Occupational Therapy license
If you attained your OT degree from a non-ACOTE(or foreign) institute:
- MOT or MSOT
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- Copy of US Occupational Therapy license
- Academic equivalency documentation that states your degree is equivalent to a US Masters in OT from Institute of Foreign Credential Services (select General Analysis)
- English proficiency results:
- Taken in the last 2 years
- Qualifying scores:
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
- Pearson Academic English Test: 64 or above
- TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 or better
- iTEP: 4.2 or better
- For students with PT education in English, the proficiency requirement may be waived. In order to waive the requirement, a letter stating the PT program was taught in English will need to be sent directly from the university to OTD@rehabessentials.com.
How to Apply
Apply by July 31, 2025 for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!
Applying is easy! Complete the online application and send your required materials electronically or to the address below. Email OTD@rehabessentials.com with any questions.
Rehab Essentials, Inc
ATTN: Admissions Coordinator
1889 Tamarack Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Email: OTD@rehabessentials.com
All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.