The Post-Professional OTD is an option for potential students who are currently licensed as an occupational therapist by a state regulatory board and in good standing with professional regulatory agencies which includes state licensing boards and the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Candidates for the post professional OTD should have one year of professional occupational therapy practice experience.

Applicants to the post-professional OTD must complete a Spalding University Graduate School application that includes a statement of purpose and professional goals for achieving an OTD, provide official transcripts from all previously attended universities, provide current occupational therapy license information and NBCOT certification. Applicants must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA in previous graduate coursework. Accepted post-professional OTD students will be eligible to begin the program at the start of the next trimester.

The thirty-credit track will be offered over five trimesters with one 6 credit hour course per trimester; the first four courses may be taken in any order or sequence as independent stand-alone courses. The fifth trimester is a self-directed capstone course that complements/enhances the student’s professional goals and interests. Each of the courses will be offered in an online format.

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate + Master of Business Administration
(PPOTD + MBA) Dual Degree

Program Description:

In keeping with the mission of Spalding University, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) prepares today's professionals to meet organizational needs by integrating advanced business, interpersonal, and communication competencies in a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes critical thought and ethical reasoning.

Students enrolled in the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy Post-Professional OTD (PPOTD) program may wish to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The PPOTD + MBA Dual Degree is a combined degree pathway intended to support students’ development of leadership, health management, and preparation to teach in higher education.

Students will have the options between two tracks:

Track 1: MBA students will complete the General MBA track, followed by the PPOTD curriculum.

Track 2: Students will take the MBA and PPOTD portions simultaneously.

• The PPOTD courses will fulfill the elective requirements for the MBA program for both program track options.
• All PPOTD courses (30 credits total) are offered through 5 trimesters in 13-week asynchronous and synchronous online courses, with the option to enroll in either the fall, spring, or summer trimesters. The MBA courses (30 credits total) are offered in 6-week online sessions, with the option to start during any session.
• Grading policies and dismissal policies in each course will apply to both programs.
• Students must remain in good academic standing as defined by each program. If the PPOTD degree is not successfully completed, students will have the option to complete 9 credit hours of MBA elective coursework to earn the MBA degree separately.

Application process/eligibility: Students apply to ASOT’s Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD) program first. Once accepted to the PPOTD program, students must complete a supplemental application section that prompts them to complete the essay required for the School of Business MBA application for dual enrollment. Applicants must meet requirements for both programs.

Program Sheets
Post-Professional OTD
Post-Professional OTD + Master of Business Administration (MBA)