PhD in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Practicing occupational therapists in the United States and elsewhere can use this online doctorate to broaden their expertise in clinical practice, leadership, teaching, advocacy or scholarship. The curriculum totals thirty credits. Students who enroll in two courses during each term can finish in sixteen months, and schedules are arranged flexibly to suit people already working in the profession. Because every course is online, therapists can stay in their jobs and communities while they study. The university positions the program as a cost-conscious way to earn a doctoral credential without leaving clinical work. Prospective applicants can write to the graduate admissions office to ask about requirements, funding and next steps before they begin an application. The university is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and students there benefit from small classes and close contact with faculty.