3+3 Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

The 3+3 BA in Psychology/OTD program is an accelerated track of the Psychology major that provides a pathway for qualified students to be admitted to the WNE Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The prerequisite requirements for the OTD degree have been strategically placed within the requirements of the undergraduate Psychology 3+3 program. The program guarantees OTD admission for qualified students who remain in "good standing" following three years of undergraduate study. Students who successfully complete their first year in the WNE OTD program will receive a BA in Psychology.

Curriculum

The 3+3 BS in Health Studies/OTD program is an accelerated track of the Health Studies major that provides a pathway for qualified students to be admitted to the WNE Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The prerequisite requirements for the OTD degree have been strategically placed within the requirements of the undergraduate Health Studies 3+3 program. The program guarantees OTD admission for qualified students who remain in "good standing" following three years of undergraduate study. Students who successfully complete their first year in the WNE OTD program will receive a BS in Health Studies.

Curriculum

The 3+3 BS in Neuroscience/OTD is an accelerated track of the Neuroscience major that provides a pathway for qualified students to be admitted to the WNE Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The prerequisite requirements for the OTD degree have been strategically placed within the requirements of the undergraduate Neuroscience 3+3 program. The program guarantees OTD admission for qualified students who remain in "good standing" following three years of undergraduate study. Students who successfully complete their first year in the WNE OTD program will receive a BS in Neuroscience.

Curriculum

Graduates of the OTD program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapist, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR). In addition, most states have licensure laws requiring OTs and OTAs to be licensed in order to practice (a few have certification or registration by state agencies). However, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure.

While the laws and procedures are similar in each state, they are not identical. The process for obtaining a license in the state or states in which an individual may wish to work can be found through the state occupational therapy regulatory agency. The AOTA website has a link to the state boards at http://state.aota.org/reglist.aspx. In order to obtain a license, individuals must:

• Graduate from an accredited educational program
• Complete the required fieldwork
• Apply for and pass the NBCOT exam
• Apply for a state license and pay a fee for each state/jurisdiction in which the individual wishes to practice or be licensed

3+3 OTD students may have interests in: Alpha Lambda Delta (First-year honor society), Biology Club, Chemistry Club, and Pre-Med Club. Many of our students also participate in varsity and intramural sports, special interest groups, and student government.

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In this dynamic cross-disciplinary program, you will be mentored by outstanding faculty in the Department of Physical and Biological Sciences and the Division of Occupational Therapy with wide-ranging academic credentials and expertise supported by clinical experience. Our distinguished faculty members conduct fascinating research, yet outstanding classroom teaching and mentorship are always each professor’s top priority.