Degree Information

Period of Study

Students being accepted to the Huntington University OTD program must have a minimum of three FTE academic years in undergraduate work. The addition of the three FTE years in the Huntington University OTD program is required to meet the minimum of six FTE academic years for ACOTE compliance.

Progression in the OTD Program

Coursework is developmental in nature and requires coursework to be sequential as listed in the OTD Completion Plan. Completion of fieldwork and experiential component (capstone) must be completed within 24 months or 2 years from didactic coursework. Timeline from matriculation to graduation should not exceed six years.

Retention

Students compliant with grade requirements and OTD program policies and procedures as documented in the student manual will advance toward graduation through satisfaction of each semester requirements.

Graduation Requirements

The traditional OTD program requires the completion of 106 credit hours in a three-year sequence. For the first two years, the course loads range between 40-47 hours. The final year involves 23 - 24 hours total for fieldwork, capstone requirements and an online course. 

The traditional Arizona OTD program requires the completion of 106 credits in a three-year sequence. Spring and fall semester course loads are approximately 17-20 hours each semester for the first two years, in addition to 10 hours of summer courses. The final year involves 23 total hours of fieldwork and capstone requirements and OTDZ 771, an online class. 

The Arizona bridge OTD program requires the completion of 106 credits in a three-year sequence. Spring and fall semester course loads are approximately 12-15 hours each semester for the first two years, in addition to 12-13 hours of summer courses. The final year involves 23 hours total for fieldwork and capstone requirements and OTDZ 771, an online class.