Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences

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.

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Mar. 28, 2024
Baylor Occupational Therapy Launches Certificate in Hybrid Teaching

The Department of Occupational Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to introduce a new program offering—the Certificate in Hybrid Teaching for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner. The certificate program is structured to guide students' personal and professional growth to become educational innovators and professional leaders to meet the changing demands of occupational therapy education and the occupational therapy profession.

Jan. 12, 2024
2023 Department of Occupational Therapy Scholarship Review

Faculty in Baylor University's Department of Occupational Therapy are also talented researchers and scholars. Here are a few highlights from throughout the year:

Jan. 8, 2024
Early Intervention: OT Researcher Innovates with AI for Infant Developmental Health

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.

Jan. 5, 2024
Dynamic Learning Through Virtual Reality

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.