The UAB Department of Occupational Therapy offers nationally recognized, graduate-level education for both aspiring and licensed occupational therapists. Programs include:
- Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate
- Multi-Tiered Approach to Trauma Graduate Certificate
- Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science (a joint program with the Department of Physical Therapy)
Our department emphasizes personalized mentorship, research, and career exploration. Faculty support begins as early as the admissions interview and continues throughout the student experience. The Post-Professional OTD and Multitiered Approach to Trauma Graduate Certificate are offered entirely online. The Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate is also delivered online, with the exception of a required three-day on-campus seminar.
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The Department of Occupational Therapy website offers a glimpse of how each of our programs can help you further your knowledge and career. If you have any questions, please contact us at 205-934-3568 or