Doctoral Program in Occupational Therapy

Fort Wayne Location
1819 Carew St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 702-9621

Arizona Location
8385 W Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 939-5074

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or a plan to complete one prior to enrollment. 
   While we do not require any specific discipline, undergraduate students often major in areas such as health science, exercise science, or psychology in preparation for a doctorate program in occupational therapy.
    
2. Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
    
3. B- or better in all prerequisite courses:
   
      - Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 credits)
      - Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 credits)
      - Lab Science (Biology, Physics or Chemistry) (3–4 credits)
      - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
      - Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
      - Social Science (3 credits)
      - Statistics or Research (3 credits)
      - Medical Terminology (1–3 credits)
   
   Candidates must have completed the above prerequisites within the last ten years. We accept applications with prerequisites still in progress as long as we receive official transcripts showing successful completion (B- or better) prior to program matriculation. For prerequisites taken during the Spring 2020 semester affected by COVID-19, a grade of Satisfactory or Pass will be accepted.
   
   If you are missing any of the above requirements, please contact us to discuss ways to meet the requirements.
    
4. Minimum of 50 hours of observational, volunteer, and/or work experience in occupational therapy
   A minimum of 50 hours of observational, volunteer, and/or work experience in occupational therapy must be completed before the start of classes. Candidates do not have to complete all 50 hours prior to application. We recommended having more than one observation site and experience with ages across the lifespan. Alternative options are available for those unable to gain access to onsite observation hours. Please contact graduate@huntington.edu to review alternatives.
    
5. Completed OTCAS application.
    
6. Three letters of recommendation
   Three letters of recommendation submitted via OTCAS. At least one of these must be from a healthcare provider, preferably a licensed occupational therapist.
    
7. Personal Statement
   Candidates who are invited to the interview phase of the admission process will be required to submit a Personal Statement. This essay should articulate your interest in Occupational Therapy.
    
8. Tech Competence
   Successful participation and completion of the doctoral program in occupational therapy will require students to be competent in using computer and internet technology. Learn more about required technology.

More information can be found on the Admissions Requirements page. 

Tuition per credit hour is $896 (106 total hours) and a three-year program completion plan with fees can be viewed here.

The 106 credit-hour curriculum is completed in a 3-year continous schedule of full-time academic work which includes required fieldwork credit hours.  The first two years of didactic course work is between 40-47 credit hours per year. The final year requires 24 credit hours of fieldwork and doctoral capstone research.

Indiana Accreditation

Huntington University’s Doctoral in Occupational Therapy Program in Indiana is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E  Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. ACOTE's email address is accred@aota.org

Indiana Location
1819 Carew St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Arizona Accreditation

Huntington University’s Doctoral in Occupational Therapy Program in Arizona is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E  Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. ACOTE's email address is accred@aota.org

Arizona Location
8385 W Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ 85382