Occupational Therapy
Empower individuals to live life to the fullest.
In TCU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, you’ll learn to promote health and well-being through the use of everyday life activities (occupations) to help individuals maximize participation and independence in their daily lives to the best of their abilities. You’ll learn from staff who leverage innovative technology and take advanced practice electives to find a path toward specialization to better position yourself competitively in the job market.
Visit Department WebsiteSpecial Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
- In-person interview
- Minimum of 30 hours of observation and/or volunteer work in at least two (2) different types of occupational therapy settings with an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.
- Prerequisite courses with minimum 3.0 GPA
- International applicants must meet all TCU International Student Admission Criteria
Our Faculty
Learn from faculty who are outstanding educators, researchers and practitioners committed to your success.
What Sets Us Apart
At TCU, you’ll get a combination of academic coursework, labs and supervised fieldwork experience, culminating with a doctoral capstone experience with project. As a practice-scholar, you’ll rigorously apply and evaluate research evidence within the context of your professionally specialized didactic and experiential education, demonstrating a commitment to improving practice and contributing to the advancement of occupational therapy.
TCU’s OTD program emphasizes a pathway to specialization through a combination of foundational, entry-level practice courses and advanced practice electives offered within the program. You’ll participate in an advanced practice elective to provide deeper knowledge and application within the primary areas of occupational therapy practice. You’ll consider different electives — from pediatrics to orthopedics and more.
Aligning with TCU’s mission to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community, TCU’s OTD program empowers you to form a holistic perspective with cultural humility through the didactic and experiential curriculum. You’ll have opportunities to participate in international fieldwork and capstone opportunities, as well as consider a global perspective while studying in the Fort Worth community.
Career Prospects
The occupational therapy field is projected to grow 14% by 2034 with a median salary of $98,340, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. News & World Report ranks occupational therapy as No. 8 in Best Health Care Jobs, No. 13 in Best STEM Jobs and No. 23 in 100 Best Jobs.