University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
BS 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 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: |
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| Application & Materials Deadline:* | |
| Fall 2023 Semester | August 11, 2023 |
| Projected Semester Start Date*: | |
| Fall 2023 Semester | August 28, 2023 |
*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
- BS to OTD$17,425* (in-state and out-of-state students)
- Application Fee (non refundable)$85
- Proctoring Fee (non refundable)$35 per semester
- Graduation Fee (non refundable)$45
*$425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Course Sequence
- SEQUENCE: FALL 2023 COHORT
- For different cohort, learn more here.
- August - December 2023Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, and Application (3 credits)
- Professional Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- January - April 2024Evidence-Based Practice Methods and Application (3 credits)
- Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice (2 credits)
- April - August 2024Prevention, Health, and Disability (3 credits)
- Outcomes Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
- August - December 2024Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice (3 credits)
- Trends in OT Practice (3 credits)
- Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession* (2 credits)
- January - April 2025Teaching and Learning: Continuum of Education (2 credits)
- Technology and OT (2 credits)
- Leading Change in OT (2 credits)
- April - August 2025Occupational Science and Health (2 credits)
- Career Pathways and Professional Growth (2 credits)
- Capstone I (2 credits)
- August - December 2025Capstone 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 documentation demonstrating US Bachelor’s in OT equivalency from World Education Services (WES) or another member institution of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
- English proficiency results taken in the last 2 years: Non-US licensed applicants whose native language is not English must submit at least the qualifying scores below to be admitted into the ppOTD curriculum. If your scores are below those below, 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.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 580 or better (paper-based test), 237 or better (computer-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
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
How to Apply
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.