{"id":617,"date":"2026-07-22T15:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/chs\/?page_id=617"},"modified":"2026-08-03T23:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:26:24","slug":"occupational-therapy-accelerated-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/undergrad\/occupational-therapy-accelerated-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Therapy Accelerated Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will take classes required for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, including general education courses, occupational therapy prerequisites and health sciences courses during your first three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will apply to potentially enter UM-Flint\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Therapy Doctorate<\/a>&nbsp;program in your fourth year. If you are accepted, the first two semesters will also work as the final semesters of the bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the three-year graduate program, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to help patients with an injury or disability perform daily activities. UM-Flint\u2019s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program is the first fully accredited doctorate in the field in Michigan. The doctorate provides more opportunities in leadership, teaching, research and advocacy than master\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-color has-a-2-amethyst-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-chamfer wp-elements-ec990774eac81b158b4d46e64f240da1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(40px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 40px); border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-405711b14954247c9727b94ba8dcc07b\">Fewer credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional path to an occupational therapy doctorate is seven years. With the Accelerated Pathway, you can complete both a bachelor\u2019s and a doctorate in six years and with 31 fewer credits, saving one year of time and tuition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Looking for Opportunities to get Involved in a Pre-Professional Organization?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/club_signup?group_type=&amp;search=Pre-Physical+Therapy%2FOccupational+Therapy+Club&amp;category_tags=&amp;order=name_asc&amp;_gl=1*1ldoinu*_gcl_au*MTE3NDM4NzExNy4xNzc3NDg1MTgx*_ga*MTg2MTU0NDIxNy4xNzY5NjM0ODk2*_ga_64H0Z0BJSB*czE3ODQ3NDY1NTkkbzE5MyRnMCR0MTc4NDc0NjU1OSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the Pre-PT\/OT Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on opportunities to receive clinical hours, please contact the department directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accelerated pathway doesn\u2019t guarantee acceptance to the Occupational Therapy program. You will need to maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.3 to remain in the program. You will also need to&nbsp;apply to and be accepted to&nbsp;the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t maintain the required GPA in the accelerated program or aren\u2019t accepted to the OTD&nbsp; program, you can transfer to the traditional four-year track to finish your bachelor\u2019s in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/health-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">ON THIS PAGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f0d1fcef wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#highlights\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Why UM-Flint<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#curriculum\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Curriculum Overview<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#career\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Career Outlook<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#admissions\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Advising<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Why Choose UM-Flint\u2019s Occupational Therapy Accelerated Pathway BS\/OTD Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Small Class Sizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program accepts 40 students each year, which provides many opportunities for individual time with expert faculty at the forefront of their fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Save One Year of Time and Tuition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This innovative program will save you one year of tuition, or at least $13,000. You will also be prepared to enter the workforce and a high-paying career one year sooner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Innovative Teaching Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Occupational Therapy Doctorate program uses a learner-centered teaching approach that incorporates authentic educational activities and experiences. This transformative approach empowers students to build their confidence and patient-centered health care practice through active hands-on learning in labs, clinics, and community settings. You have the opportunity to participate in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/heart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEART<\/a>, a pro bono student-run clinic for our local community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-36a34332510827c99d736b8a3f143abc\">Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4d268f316129615c1c7fe8b829ff970f wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint students are automatically considered for the Go Blue Guarantee upon admission, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the&nbsp;Go Blue Guarantee&nbsp;to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-brand-maize-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/go-blue-guarantee\/\">Learn about affordability<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/gbg.svg\" alt=\"A banner with the words &quot;go blue guarantee.&quot;\" style=\"width:1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Occupational Therapy 3+3 BS\/OTD Curriculum Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Occupational Therapy Accelerated Pathway consists of three years in the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and three years in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Therapy Doctorate<\/a>&nbsp;program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bachelor\u2019s degree requires 93 to 94 credits over three years and includes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/#admissions-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">occupational therapy prerequisites<\/a>, general education courses and health sciences courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first year of the Occupational Therapy program includes 31 graduate-level credits that will be applied toward the bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s OTD program curriculum includes 110 credit hours of in-depth study, which can be completed in 9 semesters (three calendar years) on a full-time basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16316\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-background has-brand-maize-background-color plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Health+Sciences\/Occupational+Therapy+3+3+(BS\/OTD) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Occupational Therapy Accelerated Pathway Curriculum<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"career\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occupational therapy is a fast-growing field within rehabilitation medicine. These statistics are provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/occupational-therapists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy, you are qualified to pursue the highest-level career options in various health care settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospital and clinics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing care facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-927af8f1 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$98,340<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">median annual wage for occupational therapists<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">12%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">employment growth for occupational therapists through 2032<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-120469e1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 id=\"admissions\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding program requirements, choosing classes, and other aspects of attending college can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. 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