OTD Admission Criteria:
Application to the OTD program is open to all occupational therapists who entered the profession with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. It is expected that all applicants are licensed or eligible for licensure in the United States. Additionally, a student in the t-OTD program must be currently employed as an occupational therapist or have a minimum of one year's experience as an occupational therapist.
Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning must be submitted directly to the University in accordance with the Application for Admission instructions.
International Students Applying for Admission Foreign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa to participate in University courses and/or degrees can be considered for admission. To enter the OTD program, the following criteria will apply:
• Be a graduate of a program in a country that is a member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
• Submit credentials and transcripts that provide evidence of training at a level equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree in the United States.
• A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83
(IBT - Internet based testing) is required on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Notification of Status
The applicant will be notified by letter from the University of his/her admission status after all required application materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Academic Requirement
To remain in the OTD program, the student must:
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Complete one course within 3 months (12 weeks) and must complete 5 credits within a calendar year.
Incomplete Coursework
If a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive a grade of Incomplete ("I"). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date to receive a letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete the requirements within the approved time, the "I" grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail ("I/F") on his/her transcript.
Tuition for the OTD Program
Master’s Degree Applicant with University of St. Augustine MOT degree estimated tuition costs of the OTD program
• Tuition for coursework ( includes seminar fees): $13,300 ( 30 hours)
• Administrative Fees ( minimum): $200
• Estimated total for OTD – USA Master’s Degree Applicant: $ 13,500
Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD Program
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks and travel and lodging for seminars are additional.
• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $15,500 (35 hours)
• Administrative Fees ( minimum): $200
• Estimated total for OTD – Master’s Degree Applicant: $ 15,700
BSOT Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD Program
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Text books are additional.
• Tuition for coursework ( includes seminar fee): $ 27,000 ( 60 hours)
• Administrative Fees ( minimum): $200
• Estimated Total for OTD-BSOT Degree Applicant: $27,200
For more information or if you have any questions about the program, please contact our program director, Cindy Mathena by email or by calling 800-241-1027.