College of St. Scholastica

What you'll study

Coursework and clinical training focus on clinical reasoning, specialty practice areas and professional development. Key educational elements described by the program include:

• Hands-on experiential learning through Level I and Level II fieldwork and elective experiences.
• Clinical integration with reflection to develop reasoning and professionalism, including interprofessional collaborative opportunities.
• On-campus clinical exposure via the maurices Community Clinic.
• An individualized capstone project and capstone experience at a community practice site, supported by a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio for the capstone.
• Selected didactic courses delivered in hybrid format between Level II fieldworks: seven weeks of synchronous/asynchronous content plus one week of in-person intensive.
• OTD-specific coursework (for example the capstone components) offered in online, hybrid and off-site formats.

Entry requirements

The public program materials note that admission began in 2026 and that candidacy status was achieved through accreditation. The source page does not list specific prerequisite courses, GPA thresholds or other admissions criteria; applicants should contact the program for exact entry requirements and application steps.

Career prospects

The OTD is presented as preparation for a broad range of occupational therapy careers, including clinical practice, teaching, research, advocacy and policymaking. Upon completing the degree and all fieldwork, graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam; passing that exam and meeting state requirements are necessary steps to become a licensed, practicing occupational therapist (OTR).

Scholarships & funding angle

Published cost information includes a per-credit tuition rate for 2026–27 and a note that total program cost varies with transfer credits and individual plans. Additional fees and course-material costs may apply. Students are responsible for expenses tied to hybrid course delivery, such as travel and lodging for required one-week campus intensives.