Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The Baylor University Department of Occupational Therapy offers two doctoral (OTD) programs using innovative, learner-focused, elevated instructional technology—the Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program and the Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program.
Baylor University’s Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program integrates innovative technologies and hybrid learning strategies to prepare practice scholars, educational innovators, and professional leaders who utilize clinically meaningful research in the implementation of best practice and meet the changing demands of the occupational therapy profession.
Baylor University's Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program prepares students for continued professional development in an area of clinical specialization. The program is structured to guide the student’s personal and professional growth, to encourage change and adaptation, and to ensure the mastery of the discipline with advanced courses.
News
More NewsFaculty in Baylor University's Department of Occupational Therapy are also talented researchers and scholars. Here are a few highlights from throughout the year:
Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L, Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, leads an NIH-funded initiative to pioneer a smartphone-based developmental screener. This innovative app aims to detect critical motor markers in infants' first year, aiding families in early identification of developmental risks.
The Department of Occupational Therapy utilizes virtual reality technology as an education tool, integrated within three courses. Students virtually engage patients at a hospital, during a home assessment, and in a community setting.
In December 2023, the Department of Occupational Therapy celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of practitioners, including 72 Entry-level and 18 Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduates.
Profiles
"We're armed with the tools and knowledge to be successful."
"The heart of the program comes from the fact that we focus on servant leadership and practice scholarship."
"The bonds that you form with the students are very similar to the ones you form with the instructors."