Occupational Therapy

Entry-Level OTD Program

Baylor University’s two-year Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program integrates innovative technologies and hybrid learning strategies to prepare practice scholars, educational innovators, and professional leaders who utilize clinically meaningful research in the implementation of best practice and meet the changing demands of the occupational therapy profession.

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Ready to Practice

Designed to get students into practice—and ready to practice successfully—as quickly as possible, with just 24 months to program completion

Accessible Design

Intended to allow students the opportunity to stay in their communities while pursuing their occupational therapy education through the accessibility of Baylor’s hybrid curriculum

Christian Values

Committed to Christian values with graduates who are not only prepared professionals, but also professionals who understand and value the need for compassionate patient care

Faculty Experts

Led by faculty who are not only expert clinicians, but also leading innovators in the fields of occupational therapy practice and education

"We're armed with the tools and knowledge to be successful."

Lucy Grossi

Alumnus

"The heart of the program comes from the fact that we focus on servant leadership and practice scholarship."

Kelly Layne

Clinical Associate Professor

"The bonds that you form with the students are very similar to the ones you form with the instructors."

Tom Benet

Alumnus

Hybrid Curriculum

Students in the Baylor OTD program learn through pre-recorded and interactive didactic instruction, regular engagement with faculty, hands-on lab immersions, fieldwork experiences, and the doctoral capstone project. The program is approximately 36% online learning consisting of synchronous and asynchronous instruction; 16% immersive laboratory with modeled clinical experiences in Waco, Texas; 48% fieldwork and doctoral capstone experiences in a variety of practice settings.

Baylor OTD Curriculum

Monthly Webinars

There are a number of ways to connect with Baylor OTD and learn more about our program. Join us for a monthly informational webinar, which includes the opportunity to meet faculty, learn more the occupational therapy profession, take a deep dive into our unique Entry-level OTD program experience, and get your questions answered!

Scholarships

Baylor University’s Department of Occupational Therapy offers merit-based scholarships for incoming students. All students admitted into the Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program will be considered for a scholarship award. Applicants will be notified of an award, or of an opportunity to apply for a specific scholarship, following admission into the program.

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