University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
BS to OTDDesigned 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 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 7 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 BOT or BSOT 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: | |
| Spring 2024 Semester | December 10, 2023 |
| Summer 2024 Semester | March 31, 2024 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Fall 2023 | August 28, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | January 2, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | April 22, 2024 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Curriculum
- BS to OTD41 CREDIT, 7 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.
- BS to OTD$17,425* (in-state and out-of-state students)
- Application Fee (non refundable)$85 (only $40 when you apply by December 10, 2023)
- Proctoring Fee (non refundable)$35 per semester
- Graduation Fee (non refundable)$45
*$425 per credit. Payment option is available.
Course Sequence
- SEQUENCE: SPRING 2024 COHORT
- For different cohort, learn more here.
- January - April 2024Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, and Application (3 credits)
- Professional Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- April - August 2024Evidence-Based Practice Methods and Application (3 credits)
- Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice (2 credits)
- August - December 2024Prevention, Health, and Disability (3 credits)
- Outcomes Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
- January - April 2025Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice (3 credits)
- Trends in OT Practice (3 credits)
- Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession* (2 credits)
- April - August 2025Teaching and Learning: Continuum of Education (2 credits)
- Technology and OT (2 credits)
- Leading Change in OT (2 credits)
- August - December 2025Occupational Science and Health (2 credits)
- Career Pathways and Professional Growth (2 credits)
- Capstone I (2 credits)
- January - April 2026Capstone II (4 credits)
For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Benefits
- Online courses viewed across any platform and on your time.
- Access to nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
- Online solution creates a flexibility to accommodate busy professional and personal lives
- Graduate with a 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:
- BOT or BSOT
- Official transcript(s) from your highest level occupational degree. Official transcripts must come directly from your degree granting institution or National Student Clearinghouse.
- Copy of US Occupational Therapy license
If you attained your OT degree from a non-ACOTE(or foreign) institute:
- BOT or BSOT
- Official transcript(s) from your highest level occupational degree. Official transcripts must come directly from your degree granting institution.
- Copy of Occupational Therapy license
- Academic equivalency:
- Academic equivalency documentation demonstrating US Bachelors or Masters in OT equivalency from World Education Services (WES), select Rehab Essentials as the recipient
- If you use another member institution of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) email your documents as noted in How to Apply
- English proficiency results:
- Taken in the last 2 years
- Non-US licensed applicants whose native language is not English
- Qualifying scores:
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 92 or better (internet-based test), 237 or better (computer-based test), pr 580 or better (paper-based test), or 92 or better (internet-based test)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 or better
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery: 82 or better
- iTEP: 4.2 or better
- If your scores are below those listed, applicants are encouraged to complete English as a Second Language course(s) and retake TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, or Duolingo scores before they apply to the program.
How to Apply
Apply by December 10, 2023 for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!
Applying is easy! Email OTD@rehabessentials.com with any questions.
- Ensure you have an electronic copy of your occupational therapy license and your English proficiency results (if required) to upload during during the application process.
- Complete the online application and have official transcripts or academic credentialing (where available) sent electronically or to the address below:
Rehab Essentials, Inc
ATTN: Admissions Coordinator
1889 Tamarack Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Email: OTD@rehabessentials.com
All required materials must be received via email or postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.