The Occupational Therapy Educational program at MUSC was the first professional, graduate entry-level program in the state of South Carolina. The entry-level OTD is distinguished among the nation’s finest occupational therapy doctoral programs through its commitment to supporting health and participation in life. The program embraces the university’s core values: compassion, collaboration, respect, integrity, and innovation.
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree prepares students for lifelong and rewarding careers. Graduates are prepared to improve the quality of life for people who experience difficulties and challenges to everyday living.
The final semester involves a Doctoral Capstone course. The 14-credit capstone course provides an in-depth, customized experience specific to the interests, skills, and professional goals of the occupational therapy student.
Submissions from 2023
Peer Support for Stroke Survivors, Brooke Garfield
Submissions from 2022
Increasing Occupational Justice in Aviation Travel Among Travelers with Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders (SCI/D), Antonella Barecante
Beyond Traditional Practice: The Role of OT in Community Development Lowcountry Food Bank & University of Cape Town, OT Division, Allyson Elrod-Bloom
Introducing AAT Into a Student Run Pro Bono Clinic, Colleen Fralinger
DanceAbility: A Therapeutic Dance Program for Adolescents with Disabilities (AWD), Hannah Hwang
Development of Keyform Ability Map Training in an Outpatient Occupational Therapy Clinic, Sarah Leblanc
Video Modeling as an Intervention for Young Adults with Autism (ASD) and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Madison Misenheimer
Addressing Transportation as a Barrier to Receiving Care and Advocating for OT in Allendale County, Michaela Ready
Preventative Ergonomics for the Emerging Dental Practitioner, Evelyn “McCrae” Watson