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As the highest level of academic preparation that an entry-level occupational therapist can obtain, the OTD program empowers our students to be among the most coveted graduates regionally and nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s entry-level Occupational Therapy doctorate program is designed for students who have completed their baccalaureate degree but have no previous clinical experience. 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The OTD program can be finished in three years and provides excellent preparation for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-info-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-3\">Accelerated Occupational Therapy Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Earn your bachelor\u2019s degree and OTD in six years, saving one year of time and tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/occupational-therapy-accelerated-pathway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Accelerated OTD program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a69a2b7515354847cd60e601281f186\">Quick Links<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#program\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#program-curriculum\">Program Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEART<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#admissions-requirements\">Admissions Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#application-process\">Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-cb10d4f410f87f9213f3c5776031b333\"><strong>Occupational Therapy Non-Resident Graduate Tuition Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Covers up to 100% difference between residential and non-residential graduate tuition rates<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/out-of-state-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"program\">Why Earn Your OTD Degree from UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A Doctorate That Prepares You to Lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An entry-level doctoral degree in occupational therapy prepares graduates for leadership, program development, teaching, and scholarship within a rapidly evolving healthcare and education landscape. The doctoral capstone is a defining component of the OTD and provides advanced training in areas such as clinical innovation, education, advocacy, and research translation\u2014experiences that extend beyond the scope of a master\u2019s-level program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Clear and Affordable Path to a Doctoral Degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The OTD program is designed to be completed in three years\u2014comparable in length to many master\u2019s programs in Michigan\u2014while offering the added value of doctoral-level preparation. The program emphasizes affordability, with few additional course fees beyond tuition. Students also have opportunities to apply for paid graduate student research assistantships, gaining hands-on research experience while helping to reduce overall educational costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Doctoral Capstone Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-3 has-dark-color has-text-color\">OTD students will complete a capstone experience and project in collaboration with clinical and community partners. The capstone project includes an in-depth experience in one or more of the following areas of focus:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical practice skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program and policy development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theory development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-3 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 mb-3 mb-md0\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/doctoral-capstone-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctoral Capstone Project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Small Class Sizes and Accessible Faculty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program accepts 40 students each year. The small program size provides many opportunities for individual time with our expert faculty. You can learn from professional clinicians at the forefront of their fields. Your faculty are available to support, mentor, and guide you toward your professional goals throughout the program\u2019s completion and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Innovative Teaching Approach<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The OTD program at UM-Flint utilizes a learner-centered teaching approach, which 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. This includes inter-professional educational opportunities with our prestigious Doctor of Physical Therapy and other health professional programs. You have the opportunity to participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/heart\"><strong>HEART<\/strong><\/a>, a pro bono student-run PT and OT clinic for our local community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Michigan Advantage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program is the only OT program offered at any University of Michigan campus and is widely recognized as one of UM\u2019s outstanding clinical programs, making our graduates highly desirable. Our connection with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uofmhealth.org\/\">Michigan Medicine<\/a> in Ann Arbor gives our students unique access and opportunities to network with highly skilled occupational therapy clinicians and researchers. Guest lectures, clinical placements, and workshops help our students build the strong skillsets they need to specialize in areas such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, amputations, lymphedema, hand therapy, complications of cancer treatment, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>OTD\/MBA Dual Degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging interdisciplinary learning, UM-Flint provides a dual-degree option of OTD\/MBA for students interested in starting their own private practice or business related to occupational therapy. The OTD\/MBA dual degree curriculum allows OTD students to apply up to 12 specified credits toward both degrees. This arrangement helps you save big on tuition and expedites your timeline for completing two degrees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/02\/Gunnar-Lundteigen.jpg\" alt=\"Gunnar Lundteigen\" class=\"wp-image-10711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/02\/Gunnar-Lundteigen.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/02\/Gunnar-Lundteigen-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><strong>Gunnar Lundteigen<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Occupational Therapy 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The UM\u2013Flint OTD program meant a great deal to me, both personally and professionally. Through diverse coursework and fieldwork experiences, I gained a strong foundation that prepared me for the fast-paced, collaborative environment of inpatient rehab and helped me grow in confidence as a clinician. The program also allowed me to explore different practice settings and discover areas of occupational therapy that genuinely excited me. I completed several demanding but fulfilling Level II fieldwork experiences and was able to pursue my dream capstone project. Throughout the program, I felt supported both in the classroom and during my clinical rotations. Just as meaningful as the experiences I had were the relationships I built with classmates and faculty, many of whom became close friends and mentors. The support, challenges, and experiences I had at UM\u2013Flint helped shape the occupational therapist I am today and set me on a path toward a rewarding career. I\u2019m still learning every day, but the UM\u2013Flint OTD program helped lay the foundation for my career.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading : mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"program-curriculum\">Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">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. The classes incorporate multiple learning styles in the traditional classroom, such as faculty and guest lectures, state-of-the-art lab work, and collaborative group activities.<br><br>Through the robust curriculum, students also obtain valuable fieldwork experiences through hands-on learning and a capstone project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Review the detailed<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16249&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree program curriculum<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">.<\/mark><br><br>Review the detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16263&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OTD\/MBA dual degree curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OTD Webinar 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M5TpXlq93ns?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5b188147749eabb860faab25c47cab33\">UM-Flint occupational therapy students are learning to be effective therapists by participating in meaningful activities, just as they will one day with their patients. Students in a second-year innovations and technology class build low-cost assistive technologies to help patients be more independent. The products, including non-skid plates, and weighted utensils for patients with Parkinson\u2019s disease who are experiencing tremors, are then donated for community use. \u201cThe skills we are learning in this lab help us think about cost-effective and creative ways to increase our clients\u2019 ability to function in their environment,\u201d student Elizabeth Mansfield said. To learn more, visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2023\/03\/27\/um-flint-occupational-therapy-students-create-low-cost-adaptive-products-for-the-community\/\" target=\"_blank\">UM-Flint NOW webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/04\/UM-Flint-OTD-students.jpg\" alt=\"UM-Flint OTD Students\" class=\"wp-image-3761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/04\/UM-Flint-OTD-students.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2023\/04\/UM-Flint-OTD-students-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-5\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">OTD Degree Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Occupational therapy is a fast-growing field in rehabilitation medicine. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of occupational therapists will increase by 14% through 2034, much faster than the average U.S. employment growth rate. In addition, occupational therapists can make a competitive salary of \u00a0$98,340 per year.<br><br>With a doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, you are qualified to pursue the highest-level career options in various health care settings:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospitals and clinics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing care facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\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\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light mt-4 wp-duotone-unset-2\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:225px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-5c53b157 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-5\">\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon.png\" alt=\"Icon of a money bag with a dollar sign on it.\" class=\"wp-image-10562\" style=\"width:123px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon.png 400w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-info-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b6a45416a45f07ad4baa45dac7fca28\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(47.79px, 2.987rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.61), 94px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><sup>$<\/sup>98,340<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);\"><strong>median annual wage <\/strong>for <br>occupational therapists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source: bls.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mb-5\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">The NBCOT Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. After successful completion of this exam, the graduate can become an Occupational Therapist Registered. In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate\u2019s ability to sit for the NBCOT examination or attain licensure status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/acoteonline.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/acoteonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education<\/a> of the American Occupational Therapy Association, located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD&nbsp; 20814. ACOTE\u2019s telephone number c\/o AOTA is 301-652-6611. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered. In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate\u2019s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.<br><br>IMPORTANT NOTICE: Completion of Level II Fieldwork (OTP 855 &amp; 865) and Doctoral Capstone Project (OTP 800) must be done within 24 months of academic coursework following completion of the didactic portion of the program. All fieldwork, the Occupational Therapy Knowledge Exam, and preparatory activities must be completed before students can begin their 14-week (560 hours) Doctoral Residency. Residency placement must meet the specific objectives of the student\u2019s capstone project. No more than 20% of the 560 hours can be completed outside of the mentored residency setting. Prior fieldwork or work experience cannot be substituted for the Doctoral Residency.<br><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aota.org\">American Occupational Therapy Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E<br>Bethesda, MD 20814<br>Telephone: 301-652-6611<br><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/tuition\/\">Estimated Student Costs for Adequate Financial Planning for Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTD Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total number of graduates from the University of Michigan-Flint Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program during the three-year period 2023\u201325 was 52, with an overall graduation rate of 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Graduation Year<\/th><th>Students Entering<\/th><th>Students Who Withdrew for Reasons <br>Other Than Academic Performance<\/th><th>Students Graduating<\/th><th>Graduation Rate*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>53<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>52<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*The number of students who graduated according to the published program length. If a student does not graduate according to the published program length, the student should not be counted in any graduation rate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcot.org\/Educators-Folder\/SchoolPerformance\">National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy School Performance Data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassador-1-1024x287.png\" alt=\"Graduate Programs Ambassador\" class=\"wp-image-2108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassador-1-1024x287.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassador-1-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassador-1-768x215.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassador-1-1536x430.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassador-1-2048x573.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/03\/Danielle-VanAcker.png\" alt=\"Danielle VanAcker\" class=\"wp-image-8083\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/03\/Danielle-VanAcker.png 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/03\/Danielle-VanAcker-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-205fd240700f1a6a1cf6e6ea99a2ab8d\"><strong>Danielle V.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:vanacked@umich.edu\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">vanacked@umich.edu<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Background: <\/strong>Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology from Grand Valley State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program? <\/strong>One of the key strengths of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at UM-Flint is the extensive exposure you get to working with patients, whether it be through one of your many fieldwork placements or through the hands-on experiences gained in didactic coursework. The program also provides valuable opportunities to work with patients through UM-Flint&#8217;s pro-bono clinic, HEART. Students are encouraged to work alongside colleagues from other disciplines including physical therapy, nursing and respiratory therapy to share knowledge specific to our respective fields. The inter-professional work provides a deeper understanding of the critical role that occupational therapy plays in healthcare and sets students up for success after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"admissions-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The OTD admissions process uses the<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/otcas.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">centralized application service. The most competitive applicants demonstrate knowledge of the depth and breadth of the profession, as well as consistent academic performance, maturity, and values associated with health care professionals.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants must have a bachelor\u2019s degree from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\">regionally accredited institution<\/a> with a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants also must complete the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/college-of-health-sciences-prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prerequisite courses<\/a> at a regionally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in science courses, and no grade lower than a C (2.0):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four credits in human anatomy with laboratory**<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four credits in human physiology with laboratory**<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nine credits in psychology (Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Abnormal Psychology)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three credits in Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Anthropology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three credits in statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One credit in medical terminology (in a letter-graded course)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2 has-dark-color has-text-color\">**If a 5-6 credit combination of anatomy and physiology class is taken, the course content must be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prerequisite courses should be completed within seven years of applying to the program; prerequisite courses taken more than seven years prior will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic students are allowed to have coursework outstanding at the time of application. These prerequisites must be completed prior to program enrollment, if admitted. Students seeking an F-1 visa (international students) must have all prerequisite courses completed at the time they are offered admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The science GPA is determined using all completed coursework in mathematics, natural sciences, and physics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that AP credit may not be used to satisfy prerequisite requirements for admission to the OTD program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated First Aid and CPR certification: CPR certification, including infant, child, and adult CPR with AED training for Healthcare Providers is required and should be through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/\">American Heart Association<\/a> class \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.heart.org\/en\/courses\/heartsaver-first-aid-course-options\">First Aid<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.heart.org\/en\/cpr-courses-and-kits\/healthcare-professional\/basic-life-support-bls-training\">Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers<\/a>\u201d. Certification will need to be updated for each year of the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observation hours are no longer required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We encourage you to review your courses and determine which transfer by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/college-of-health-sciences-prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Health Sciences Prerequisite Guide<\/a>. This guide is intended as a starting point for prospective students. If you do not find your course(s) listed or need assistance, please reach out to the OTD program directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Applicants admitted to the OTD program must demonstrate that they possess the attributes necessary to succeed in a challenging curriculum as well as perform in the practice of occupational therapy. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/15uJA53643EEFpFtZXvEfMzNNTVjVldud\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=118264247432067138036&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Essential and technical standards<\/a> are the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical abilities required for satisfactory completion of the OTD curriculum and the development of professional attributes required of all students at graduation.<br><br>While an applicant is not required to disclose the specifics of any disability, it is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to request a reasonable accommodation if they cannot demonstrate these Essential and Technical Standards without accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_ca3272fb242c9444877a6cbc928f6fd9\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-info\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/15uJA53643EEFpFtZXvEfMzNNTVjVldud\/edit?usp=sharing&#038;ouid=115735487152947909083&#038;rtpof=true&#038;sd=true\"\n    title=\"Essential and Technical Standards\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-book-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Essential and Technical Standards        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mt-2 mb-2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);\">Review your courses and determine which transfer by using the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-3 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f6f51b6e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/college-of-health-sciences-prerequisites\/\">College of Health Sciences Prerequisite Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">For the fall 2026 admission period, UM-Flint will use the<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/otcas.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/deeplink\/programSearch\/organization\/7163414128659202272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">. The application will be available from July 19, 2025, to June 19, 2026.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to forty students will be admitted once per year in the fall semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The UM-Flint Occupational Therapy program operates on a rolling admission basis. We encourage you to apply early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The deadline to submit all your documents to OTCAS is June 19, 2026, to ensure full consideration of your application. It can take up to six weeks for OTCAS to send UM-Flint all of your documents after you have submitted them to OTCAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not submit all OTCAS materials to OTCAS by June 19, 2026, the materials may arrive at UM-Flint late and could take your application out of consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While June 19, 2026, is the application deadline, applicants have longer to be verified by OTCAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We encourage you to apply early in order to meet the deadline for guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"application-process\">How to Apply to UM-Flint\u2019s OTD Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2 has-dark-color has-text-color\">Submit the following to OTCAS by June 19, 2026*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\">Official transcripts<\/a> from all colleges and universities you have attended in the United States (foreign transcripts are to be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, not OTCAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three professional letters of recommendation submitted to OTCAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Submit the following directly to UM-Flint by June 19, 2026<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transcripts and diplomas or certificates of graduation from any colleges and universities you have attended from outside the United States (do not send to OTCAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is an on-campus program with in-person courses. Admitted students can apply for a student (F-1) visa. Students living abroad are unable to complete this program online in their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The application process for the fall 2026 cohort includes an interview with OT faculty. Qualifying applicants will receive an invitation for this interview to be conducted via virtual meeting.<\/mark><br><br>For questions about admissions requirements and the application process, contact Angie Gill at <a href=\"mailto:angelgil@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">angelgil@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*We encourage you to apply by February 1, in order to meet the deadline for guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising &amp; Visiting Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we are proud to have many dedicated advisors who are the experts students can rely upon to help guide their educational journey. As an admitted student, you will be assigned an OTD faculty advisor. For academic advising prior to being admitted, please contact Angie Gill in the OT Department at <a href=\"mailto:angelgil@umich.edu\">angelgil@umich.edu<\/a>.<br><br>Are you interested in visiting the UM-Flint campus and meeting with a current OTD student? Fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSexJpFGSFcPpOUWp62nLYJeAjIsGAAXS4dxY1qXAzNVOEfqrw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Student Campus Tour Request Form<\/a> to set up a visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about UM-Flint\u2019s OTD Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">At the University of Michigan-Flint, the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is designed to prepare future occupational therapists to lead, innovate, and serve with purpose. Through a rigorous curriculum and hands-on learning experiences, students develop the skills needed for meaningful careers that make a difference.<br><br>Request information to learn more about the OTD program or begin your application through OTCAS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_786db4d778b20935c3aeaf41d70d3540\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_83c1242c64ea8f4be0029a7973f94a07\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply Now\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply Now        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn your Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at UM-Flint. 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