Valparaiso,
IN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Program (OTD) Entry-Level Occupational Therapy in Valparaiso United States | Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,978
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program is a 109-credit curriculum designed to equip aspiring occupational therapists for leadership roles and scholarly work in academic or healthcare settings. Valparaiso University fosters students' intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development within a liberal arts framework, helping OTD candidates grow into skilled, ethical practitioners. All academic requirements must be fulfilled before students can sit for the NBCOT certification examination to become licensed occupational therapists.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
Minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited institution
Admission to Valparaiso University as a degree-seeking student
Undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher
Letter of intent explaining why the candidate is seeking this degree and goals for using this degree (2-page max)
Two letters of recommendation
6.0 minimum IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Admission to Valparaiso University as a degree-seeking student
Undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher
Letter of intent explaining why the candidate is seeking this degree and goals for using this degree (2-page max)
Two letters of recommendation
6.0 minimum IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Tuition
USD
25,978