Doctoral Capstone Experience II

Catalog description

Students pursuing an occupational therapy doctoral degree (OTD) are required to complete a 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE). The goal of this capstone experience is to develop occupational therapists with in-depth skills (those beyond a generalist level), and it is integral to acquiring deeper practice-scholar competencies as reflected in the program?s curriculum design. This 6-credit course provides an in-depth, customized experience specific to the doctoral pursuit of the occupational therapy student, and the opportunity to extend and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the curriculum. Students will participate in learning experiences that include a focus on delivery of the doctoral capstone project or program. Each OTD student must successfully complete a minimum of 14 weeks (560 hours) of the DCE as per the objectives of this course.