PhD

Facts about our PhD in OT program

• The program began in 1993 and has graduated more than 35 PhDs
• Graduate assistantships are frequently available
• Classroom courses are taught primarily online. See Appendix B of the Student Handbook for further detail. 

 

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Curriculum:

Our Vision and Mission

For detailed information look in the  PhD/OT Student Handbook 

Application Packet  

Overview of PhD Proposal/IRB Submission Process-Timelines 

Dissertation Students - Check this Graduate School webpage regularly for info on dissertation/graduation requirements/deadlines, etc.  http://www.twu.edu/gradschool/degree-completion.asp

Note: Students may enter fall semester only.

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Research Focus

Since its beginning, a major goal of the PhD program has been to develop research based on the relationship between occupation and adaptation.  See below, lines of research for individual members of the doctoral teaching faculty.

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Doctoral Faculty at TWU

 

Marsha Neville, OTR , PhD		Research Focus
Catherine Candler, OTR, PhD, BCP		Research Focus
Pei-Fen Chang, OTR, PhD		Research Focus
Noralyn Davel Pickens, OT, PhD		Research Focus
Sally Schultz, OTR, PhD, LPC		Research Focus
Patricia Bowyer, OTR, EdD		Research Focus
Mary Frances Baxter, OT, PhD		Research Focus
Gayle Hersch, OTR, PhD		Research Focus

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 Spring 2013 Courses, On-Campus Dates
 Summer 2013 Courses, On-Campus Dates
 Fall 2012 Courses, On-Campus Dates
 Scholarships
 Tuition & Fees 

For more information and enrollment contact:

  
Sally Schultz, PhD
Professor and Coordinator of Doctoral Program
(214) 689-7766 

Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
(301) 652-AOTA (2682)
www.acoteonline.org