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: | |
| Spring 2026 Cohort | December 1, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 Cohort | March 16, 2025 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | December 29, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 | April 13, 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 Nov. 17th (regularly $85)
- Graduation Fee (non refundable)$45
*$425 per credit. Payment option is available.
Course Sequence
- SEQUENCE: SPRING 2026 COHORT
- For different cohort, learn more here.
- January - April 2026Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, and Application (3 credits)
- Professional Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- April - August 2026Evidence-Based Practice Methods and Application (3 credits)
- Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice (2 credits)
- August - December 2026Prevention, Health, and Disability (3 credits)
- Outcomes Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
- January - April 2027Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice (3 credits)
- Capstone I (2 credits)
- Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession* (2 credits)
- April - August 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
Below are the requirements to be considered for this program. These should be submitted as part of the application process. If you send documents before applying, we may not be able to match them to your file. See the How to Apply section below for more details.
- Masters in Occupational Therapy Degree or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree
- Copy of Occupational Therapy license or diploma
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- Academic equivalency documentation from Institute of Foreign Credential Services that states your degree is equivalent to a US Masters in OT. Select General Analysis, and have the report sent directly to Rehab Essentials.
- English proficiency results:
- Qualifying scores for English proficiency exam taken in the last 2 years:
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
- TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 or better
- Applicants whose OT education was conducted in English may request a waiver of the English proficiency requirement. To do this, your university must send a letter confirming that your OT program was taught in English. This letter should be sent directly to Rehab Essentials, as outlined in the How to Apply section below.
- Qualifying scores for English proficiency exam taken in the last 2 years:
How to Apply
Apply by November 17, 2025 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 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 postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.