OTD Program Outcomes
Doctor of Occupational Therapy | OTD Degree
HUSSON UNIVERSITY Doctor of Occupational therapy (OTD)
This is a new and developing program. Applications for the 3+3 tract are being accepted for a fall 2026 start. Applications for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and will only be enrolling in the OTD phase will start being accepted in the summer of 2027 for a fall 2028 start.
Start your journey toward earning a Doctor in Occupational Therapy from Husson University today. Our 3+3 OTD program format (3 years of undergrad classes + 3 years of OTD coursework) allows you enter right out of high school on an accelerated path toward earning both a bachelor's degree and an OTD degree in 6 years instead of 7, saving you both time and money on your education. You'll also have the option of choosing whether to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences during your first three years in the program, ensuring your education fits your interests and career goals.
As you pursue your OTD degree, you’ll:
- Learn from expert faculty. Our faculty have advanced occupational therapy degrees and a wide range of clinical expertise.
- Hone your skills in cutting-edge facilities. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the dedicated Occupational Therapy Lab that reflects a modern OT workplace and allows for hands-on learning on campus; and Dahl Anatomy Lab, a cadaver lab where you’ll study functional anatomy and dissection.
- Benefit from Husson’s hands-on approach and close-knit communities. You’ll be part of a supportive community where professors provide individualized attention as you practice your skills in a structured environment.
- Gain experience while working in the local community. Husson University is located in Bangor, Maine, which offers a variety of opportunities for you to gain experience working with a variety of populations such as children, adult and aging adults. You’ll graduate from our OTD program with the skills and confidence needed to succeed as an occupational therapist.
To view the admissions requirements for the OTD program, please follow this link.
OTD Program Pathways
Husson's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is open to both students entering directly from high school and students who have earned a bachelor's degree and met certain prerequisites. For students entering the OTD program right out of high school, Husson offers two pathways using our 3+3 format: the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences pathway and Bachelor of Science in Psychology pathway.
The BS in Health Sciences pathway to earning your OTD degree is designed for students who are interested in natural sciences and health-related subjects. You'll gain a foundational understanding of human growth and development, biology, psychology, anatomy and physiology, and more.
The BS in Psychology pathway to earning your OTD degree is designed for students who are interested in psychology and social sciences. In addition to taking a variety of foundational science classes, you'll also take courses in behavioral and medical neuroscience, abnormal psychology, trauma and resiliency and more. You'll also have the opportunity to customize your coursework through social science and science electives.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Husson’s MSOT degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611. For more information about ACOTE, visit the ACOTE website.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program at Husson University has applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
Our program is currently in Candidacy Status with ACOTE®. The next steps in the accreditation process include a preaccreditation review and an on-site evaluation. Upon successful completion of this process, the program may be granted Accreditation Status. At that time, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) examination to become registered occupational therapists (OTR®). All states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT® Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® certification examination or attain state licensure.
Graduation Requirements
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Completed a minimum of 194/195 credits BS/OTD or 100 OTD
- Completed all professional level coursework with a C+ or better
- Successful completion of 24 weeks of full time (32 hours) Level II fieldwork
- Successful completion of 14 weeks of full time (32 hours) doctoral capstone experience
- Dissemination of an individual capstone project
Career Outlook for Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students
The career outlook for occupational therapists and students earning an OTD degree is excellent.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for occupational therapists will increase by 14 percent from 2021 to 2031. This is considered to be much faster than the average growth rate of all occupations.
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| Name |
Phone and Email | Address |
|---|---|---|
Division of Online and Distance Education |
207.992.1972 online@husson.edu |
Peabody Hall 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
Kimberly Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTADirector, Associate Professor |
207.992.4920 davisk@husson.edu |
333G Peabody Hall Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |