Nova Southeastern University : Distance Learning PhD Online Programs

Online Doctoral Degree - Nova Southeastern University : Distance Learning PhD Online Programs

Doctoral Degrees Offered By Distance Education:

The Department of Occupational Therapy at NSU offers two avenues for doctoral study: the practice doctorate, the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and the research doctorate, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree may be accepted for either of these doctoral programs. Any admitted student who is not a certified occupational therapist will first complete the professional entry program, the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) which is not offered by distance education. Graduates of Nova Southeastern University's MOT Program with a GPA above 85 are guaranteed direct admission to either doctoral program.

The Clinical Doctorate (OTD)

• Post-professional education
• Part-time, distance format
• Students take two courses (6 credits) per semester
• Students travel to the NSU campus once each semester for intensive interaction with other students and faculty in September, January, and May
• Students complete class work from their own homes or offices via readings, writing, practicum experiences, online assignments and chat and other forms of communication with the professor and other students in the class

The Research Doctorate (PhD)

• Post-professional education
• Part-time format mostly distance format
• Students take two courses (6 credits) per semester during the distance portion of the PhD program
• Students travel to the NSU campus once each semester for intensive interaction with other students and faculty September, January, and May
• Students spend two, 4-week summer sessions on campus for an intensive research symposium following the May scheduled campus visits. This involves four weeks for two consecutive summers. This is at the students' own expense, but group rates for local accommodations are made available.

Students complete class work from their own homes or offices via readings, writing, practicum experiences, on-line assignments and chat and other forms of communication with the professor and other students in the class.

Source: For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/ot/admissions/distance.html