Advance clinical care.

Cultivate advanced practice clinical proficiencies tailored to your work in the field of occupational therapy through the online Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Degree Requirement: Applicants must have a master's degree along with a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy.

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Accessible online coursework and format

Focus on evidence-based practice

One-of-a-kind advanced certificate

Curriculum tailored to your goals

Program Overview

Designed for occupational therapists who aspire to shape the field of OT, the 100% online Doctor of Clinical Science (CScD) in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a post-professional clinical science doctorate that will prepare you to advance patient care and the OT profession.

Our program is focused on the implementation of evidence-based practice in clinical and non-clinical therapy settings and led by internationally recognized researchers, educators and practitioners so you are prepared to immediately transform both clients’ lives and the profession of occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapist helping a child with a hand therapy exercise.

Program Highlights

Ranked the No. 3 entry-level occupational therapy program in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report, at Pitt we set the standard for excellence in OT research, education and practice and see innovation as the key to progress in patient care. As an online CScD in Occupational Therapy student, you will study the leading science to implement cutting-edge interventions into your practice.

Multiple
Pathways

You have two options to earn the one-of-a-kind Advanced Practice Certificate in Implementation of Evidence in Clinical Practice: automatically through the online CScD in OT program, or independently as a 12-credit course of study.

Customized
Curriculum

Our online CScD in OT curriculum is tailored to your professional goals and personal interests so that program coursework provides an immediate value that you can bring back to the field in clinical and non-clinical settings.

Renowned
Faculty

Gain direct support and insights from world-class faculty who are internationally recognized practitioners and researchers in occupational therapy. You’ll learn how to shape the future of OT from leaders in the field.

Quotation mark

Students will not only gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement plans for sustainable change in their respective clinical or educational practices, but they will also develop lasting collaborations with faculty and peers that will support these efforts in the years to come.

Elizabeth Skidmore, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FACRM, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy; Associate Dean for Research, SHRS

The Early Decision Deadline is May 31, 2022.

Advance your education. Advance your practice.
Advance the field of OT.