3.1 Program of Study
The MGH IHP Post-Professional OTD (PP-OTD) degree program will be offered online, requiring completion of a 32-credit curriculum over five academic semesters. There are nine core course and five Innovation Project courses. Students will take one core course at a time, over a 6-week period. Course work will consist of a blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning methods, including independent self-directed learning, course readings, virtual discussion boards and weekly live discussions. Students who are bachelor’s prepared will take an additional four courses prior to beginning the PP-OTD curriculum.
Students will experience a curriculum that is generalist in nature, which will advance knowledge and skills in clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, program development, academic and clinical teaching, and policy. Mentorship and coursework will support completion of the Innovation Project which is concurrent with coursework. Information about the curriculum, including curriculum paths for the two points of entry, can be found in Appendix A.