Advanced Degree Pathways within the

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Advanced Degree Pathways within the Department
of Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth
University
BS OT
MS OT
MS in OT or other field
Entry Degree Credits and Course
Work Graduation Degree Possible Career
Opportunities
33 credits Thesis
55 credits Leadership Project
51 credits Dissertation OT content
43 credits Leadership Project
MS OT
Post Professional Masters (MSOT)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
PhD in Health Related Sciences
Assume Leadership Positions Evidence Based
Practice Clinical Teaching Faculty Positions at
some institutions
Conduct Independent Research Faculty in Research
University Administrative Position
Advanced Clinical Reasoning Assist with
Research Pursue a PhD