The inaugural class of the post-professional OTD Program at USI begins August 2027 and graduates December 2028.
Graduation Year | Admission Year | # Students Enrolled | # Students Graduated | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2028 | 2027 | |||
2029 | 2028 | |||
2030 | 2029 | |||
Goal One: Students Will Synthesize Advanced Theoretical Knowledge and Practice
Outcome: Students will demonstrate advanced proficiency in integrating complex theoretical approaches, frameworks, and practice models into innovative evaluations, interventions, and outcome evaluations, adapting to evolving service delivery systems and emerging paradigms in occupational therapy.
Goal Two: Students Will Advance Understanding of Occupation’s Role in Health and Wellness
Outcome: Students will critically analyze and expand the theoretical and empirical understanding of how occupation and related concepts influence health and wellness at both individual and population levels, while contributing to research.
Goal Three: Students Will Engage in Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice
Outcome: Students will design, implement, and critically evaluate scholarly projects that advance theoretical and practical knowledge in occupational therapy, applying advanced methodologies and contributing to the body of evidence-based practice.
Goal Four: Students Will Influence and Innovate Practice Across Diverse Contexts
Outcome: Students will lead and contribute to innovative practices that address the complex interplay of person, occupations, and contexts, facilitating optimal occupational performance across diverse populations, life stages, and cultural contexts.
Goal Five: Students Will Foster Advanced Professional Development and Scholarly Inquiry
Outcome: Students will engage in scholarly activities that drive the advancement of occupational therapy practice and education, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning, advanced problem-solving, and the integration of diverse ways of knowing and reasoning.
Goal Six: Students Will Lead and Mentor in Professional Integrity and Ethical Standards
Outcome: Students will exhibit and model the highest standards of professional integrity and ethics, leading initiatives that promote and advance ethical practice within the field, and mentoring peers and practitioners in maintaining these standards.
Goal Seven: Students Will Advance Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines
Outcome: Students will evaluate and enhance collaborative practices by leading interdisciplinary teams, promoting effective communication, and integrating contributions from various professionals to improve client outcomes and service delivery.
Goal Eight: Students Will Develop and Advocate for Innovative Practice Models
Outcome: Students will analyze and apply advanced principles of person-occupation-context interaction to develop and advocate for innovative practice models, enhancing the effectiveness and ethical considerations in occupational therapy practice.
