Occupational Therapy, OTD

The Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program prepares graduates to be entry-level occupational therapists. The full-time- accelerated, hybrid OTD model is completed over 6 semesters in 24 months. The curriculum is designed to prepare the next generation of practitioners to best provide evidenced-based and client centered care.

The program is primarily delivered in a hybrid format.  The BGSU two-year OTD model allows our graduates to enter the workforce sooner and begin their career sooner than students in a traditional three-year OTD program.

The program is taught by renowned occupational therapists and academicians who possess a diverse background in specialties and practice areas. The two-year intensive curriculum is designed with rigor and support to foster students’ growth and confidence.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree, students will be able to:

1. Select and apply appropriate occupational therapy theories, frames of reference, and current evidence-based interventions to address the needs of clients and patients receiving occupational therapy services.
2. Choose and implement occupational-focused, client-centered, and inter/intraprofessional practices to maximize quality of life of all clients and patients
3. Demonstrate appropriate professional judgement through effective critical thinking and clinical reasoning.
4. Initiate occupational therapy practice while adhering to professional standards and code of ethics when working with clients/patients, or other professionals, and the community.
5. Contribute to the profession by the dissemination of scholarly works that support the practice of occupational therapy.
6. Create strategies for professional development, leadership, advocacy, and life-long learning.

Admission Requirements

Bowling Green State University receives applications exclusively through the Occupational Therapy Central Application Service (OTCAS). Applicants are advised to review the application instruction on OTCAS.

Supporting Materials
All of the following materials must be submitted through OTCAS:

1. Official Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for OTCAS to receive an official transcript from each college and university attended. This includes all institutions where a university level course was taken.
2. References: Applicants must arrange for references to submitted electronically through OTCAS. BGSU requires at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a licensed occupational therapist. Each evaluator providing a reference will be contacted using the email address provided in OTCAS by the applicant.
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): If English is not an applicant’s first (primary) language, official TOEFL scores must be submitted to Bowling Green State University.

Bowling Green State University’s OTD program does not require the GRE.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements