University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Republic of Korea-Based MS to OTD
Designed with You in Mind
The University of Montana is proud to collaborate with the Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials to bring the post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ppOTD) program to therapists trained in the Republic of Korea. 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 US equivalent 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 Cohort | July 28, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 Cohort | December 1, 2025 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Summer 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | December 29, 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 14th (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
- Masters in Occupational Therapy Degree or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree
- Copy of Occupational Therapy license or proof of practice in the Republic of Korea
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- 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 OT education in English, the proficiency requirement may be waived. In order to waive the requirement, a letter stating the OT program was taught in English will need to be sent directly from the university to sumok.edu.korea@gmail.com.
How to Apply
Apply by July 14, 2025 for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!
Offered by University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials and the Sumok Education Company. Please complete the online application using the Apply Now button below. Then send any questions and all admission requirements to the Sumok Education Company via the contact information below. For any questions regarding the admission process and the program for occupational therapists residing in the Republic of Korean, visit sumokedu.kr information or contact:
Sumok Education Company
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Email: sumokedu.official@
Phone: +82 010-9483-9742
KakaoTalk Id: (주)수목에듀
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.