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.
The Certificate in Hybrid Teaching for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner provides professional development in the specialized area of hybrid teaching and learning. The program is structured to guide students' personal and professional growth to become educational innovators and professional leaders to meet the changing demands of healthcare education and the occupational therapy profession.
News
More NewsThe 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.
Faculty 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.
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."