Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Featuring the nation's first combined PP-OTD and MBA Program
The World Health Organization launched a call to action in 2023 to reignite the need for health-care workers and leaders to address societal well-being and health equity. In Moravian University’s new Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to do just that. As a licensed occupational therapist, our program – guided by health policy and social equity – will offer you the opportunity to advance your professional excellence as a catalyst for change. You will have the opportunity to take core courses that prepare you for roles in leadership, health promotion, and teaching at higher education institutions. What’s more, you can attend the nation’s first combined Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Master of Business Administration program 100% online/asynchronous.
Application is now OPEN.
At a Glance
- Modality: Online, asynchronous
- Completion: 12 months
- Duration: 30 credit minimum
- Total Cost: $24,000
* 10% discount for LVHN, SLUHN GSRN
* Moravian MSOT graduates:
24 credits; $19,200
Earn Your Doctorate Degree Entirely Online
In just 12 months, you can earn your degree in the PP-OTD program by completing 30 minimum credits across six eight-week sessions in a fully online, asynchronous format. You’ll receive ongoing support from experts in the profession as you navigate your course of study. Moravian University MSOT alumni will complete a 24-credit program.
What Makes Us Stand Out?
- You’ll be taught by world-class scholars and expert leaders in rehabilitation, health promotion, mental health, business, and education.
- We strive to meet the evolving needs of the global community through interprofessional, client-centered practice, and civic engagement.
- Moravian is the first academic institution in the country to offer an optional combined PP-OTD/MBA degree.
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Program Overview
As a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy student, you will advance your professional excellence as a catalyst for change with advanced training in leadership, research, global health policy, health promotion, entrepreneurship, and teaching in higher education and adult learning settings.
Program Electives and Specialty Tracks
Create a personalized plan with regard to course electives and specific tracks as you work to obtain your degree.
- Leadership and Health Promotion tracks will be offered immediately with additional course selections to follow in 2024-25, such as advanced level occupational therapy clinical practice and interdisciplinary health course options.
- Interdisciplinary course options are offered through Moravian University’s academic programs in the emerging areas of business, entrepreneurship, school-based practice, advanced upper extremity/hand interventions, sports medicine, and more.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Masters of Business Administration
Moravian University is proud to offer the only combined PP-OTD/MBA program in the nation. Through research, evidence-based practice, and organizational leadership training, you’ll be equipped to meet the evolving health needs of local, national, and international global communities.
- The 100% online/asynchronous MBA is offered as a second degree option, requiring only 6 additional courses - 18 additional credits beyond those needed for your initial PP-OTD degree.
- This requires admission to both the PP-OTD and MBA programs.
Program Costs
- $24,000 total cost for 30-credit minimum program (no additional fees)
- $19,200 for 24-credit program available to Moravian MSOT graduates
Partnerships
- LVHN, SLUHN, GSRN = 10% discount
Semester Start Dates
| May 6, 2024 | Summer A |
| July 1, 2024 | Summer B |
| August 26, 2024 | Fall A & B |
| January 13, 2025 | Spring A & B |
Curriculum
Includes free online prep courses, foundational courses, doctoral project courses, and one of the two tracks.
Our Free Online Prep Courses in Ethics in Health Professions and Evidenced-based Practice/Human Subjects Training are required brief review gateway courses that enable you to begin the PPOTD courses as you plan your Doctoral Project.
| PP-OTD Course Code | Course Title | Pre/Co-Requisite | Credits |
| OT800 | Ethics in Leadership & Health Professions | Complete prior to starting the Foundational Core Courses | 0 Credits |
| OT801 | Evidence-based Practice & Human Subjects Training | Complete prior to starting the Foundational Core Courses | 0 Credits |
| PP-OTD Course Code |
Course Title | Pre/Co-Requisite | Credits |
| OT900 | I-LEAD: Inclusive Leadership, Equity, Advocacy & Diversity |
This core course is taken upon admission to the PP-OTD program. Can be taken as a corequisite core |
3 |
| OT910 | Research & Evidence-based Outcomes in Clinical & Professional Decision Making | Can be taken as a corequisite core | 3 |
| OT920 | Global Health Policy | Can be taken as a corequisite core | 3 |
| OT930 | Health Promotion, Well-being & Prevention: LifeSteps 360 | Can be taken as a corequisite core | 3 |
| OT940 | The OT Educator: High Impact Teaching & Learning Practices in Higher Education & Adult Learning Settings | Can be taken as a corequisite core | 3 |
| 15 Credits |
Health Promotion & Prevention: LifeSteps 360 Track
| PP-OTD Course Code |
Course Title | Pre/Co-Requisite | Credits |
| OT931 | eHealth: Equitable Digital Practices & Innovation | 3 | |
| OT932 | Lifestyle, Mindset & Behavior Change | 3 | |
| OT933 | Holistic Wellness & Life Skills Coach for the Athlete & Artist (HWLSCAA): Traditional, eSports, Para Sport & Performing Artist | 3 | |
| OT901 | Entrepreneurship: The Business, Social & Global Innovator | 3 | |
| 12 Credits |
These courses are offered in a 100% online/asynchronous format.
| PP-OTD Course Code | Course Title | Pre/Co-Requisite | Credits |
| OT901 | Entrepreneurship: The Business, Social & Global Innovator | This course may also be included as an “optional Foundational Core” -or – as part of the “Health Promotion & Prevention: LifeSteps 360” track | 3 |
| Students choose 3 additional Leadership courses offered pending availability | |||
| MGMT 511 | Developing Leadership Competencies | 3 | |
| MGMT 513 | Leading People in Organizations | 3 | |
| MGMT 521 | Ethics, Law and Social Responsibility | 3 | |
| MGMT 571 | Leading Change in Organizations | 3 | |
| MGMT 512 | Women in Leadership | 3 | |
| MGMT 523 | Marketing Management Strategy | 3 | |
| 12 Credits | |||
| PP-OTD Course Code | Course Title | Pre/Co-Requisite | Credits |
| OT973 | Doctoral Project (required minimum of 3 times) | ||
Total | 3 credit minimum |
Our Mission
The Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program is founded on Moravian University’s vision of personalized student-centeredness, inclusion, equity, and community engagement. As a student of the PP-OTD program, you will gain advanced knowledge and skills to meet evolving global-societal needs. The program focuses on scholarly and creative inquiry, evidence-based practice, innovative teaching and learning, and transformative leadership with the goal of promoting the optimal health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and organizations.
Contact
Dr. Melanie Austin, DOT, MPA, OTR/L
Program Director
austinm@moravian.edu
(610) 625-7227
Toyo Adebayo
Student Experience Mentor
adebayoo@moravian.edu
(610) 625-7716