Effective Fall 2022

Ph.D. course requirements include a minimum of 72 credits for each of three entry routes:

Entry A: For students enrolled in the continuous Master’s/Ph.D. degree program in occupational therapy at CSU, 18 credits of the CSU M.S. degree in Occupational Therapy will apply toward partial fulfillment of the required 72 credits.

Entry B: For students who submit a previously earned Master’s degree, up to 30 credits may be accepted toward partial fulfillment of the required 72 credits.  All potential credits accepted toward partial fulfillment of the requirements below must be approved by the student’s graduate committee, the Department of Occupational Therapy, and the Graduate School.

Entry C: For students who do not submit a Master’s degree in partial fulfillment of the required 72 credits, up to 10 credits earned after the bachelor’s degree maybe accepted for transfer.  Only courses taken at a 500-level or higher will be considered.  All potential credits accepted toward partial fulfillment of the requirements below must be approved by the student’s graduate committee, the Department of Occupational Therapy, and the Graduate School.

Occupation and Rehabilitation Science Core (15 credits)
OT 692Occupation and Rehabilitation Sci Seminar I 16
OT 701Occupation and Rehabilitation Science III3
OT 792Occupation and Rehabilitation Sci Seminar II 26
Research Core (18 credits)
OT 735Occupational Therapy Research Process I3
OT 745Occupational Therapy Research Process II3
Select one group from the following:9
Group A:
Thesis
Practicum: Research
Group B:
Thesis
Practicum: Research
Advanced Quantitative or Qualitative Research 33
Academic Career Core (4-6 credits)
HDFS 592Grant Writing--Research/Program Development1-3
or NB 771 Writing, Submitting, and Reviewing Grants
OT 710Teaching Occupation and Rehab Science3
Electives
Directed Electives 418-20
Dissertation
OT 799Dissertation15
Program Total Credits:72

A minimum of 72 credits are required to complete this program. 

1

Students will register for two credits of OT 692 for three semesters during the first half of the PhD program.

2

Students will register for two credits of OT 792 for three semesters during the second half of the PhD program.

3

With approval of graduate committee, select three credits of advanced research.

4

Students must consult with their primary advisor in selecting elective courses.