Example Schedules
Semesters 1-3
Fall - Semester One
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7111 Professional Development in OT I | 2 |
| OT 7121 Foundations of OT | 8 |
| OT 7122 Mind & Body: Aspects of OT Practice | 2 |
| OT 7141 Body Structure & Function I | 3 |
| Level I Fieldwork: OT 7175 Child & Youth or OT 7176 Adults or OT 7177 Older Adults or OT 7271 Mental Health | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring - Semester Two
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7211 Professional Development in OT II | 2 |
| OT 7221 OT Process: Child & Youth I | 3 |
| OT 7222 OT Process: Adults I | 3 |
| OT 7223 OT Process: Older Adults I | 3 |
| OT 7231 Critical Inquiry in OT | 2 |
| OT 7242 Body Structure & Function II | 2 |
| Level I Fieldwork: OT 7175 Child & Youth or OT 7176 Adults or OT 7177 Older Adults or OT 7271 Mental Health | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Summer - Semester Three
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7332 Quantitative Research in OT | 2 |
| OT 7343 Body Structure & Function III | 4 |
| Electives (see guide for approved options) | 0-2 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Semester 4-6
Fall - Semester Four
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7411 Professional Development in OT III | 2 |
| OT 7421 OT Process: Child & Youth II | 3 |
| OT 7422 OT Process: Adults II | 3 |
| OT 7423 OT Process: Older Adults II | 3 |
| OT 7431 Qualitative Inquiry in OT | 2 |
| OT 7451 OT Capstone Preparation I | 1 |
| Level I Fieldwork: OT 7175 Child & Youth or OT 7176 Adults or OT 7177 Older Adults or OT 7271 Mental Health | 1 |
| Electives (see guide for approved options) | 0-3 |
| Total required credits: Adding electives will bring you above this total | 15 |
Spring - Semester Five
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7511 Professional Development in OT IV | 2 |
| OT 7521 OT Process: Child & Youth III | 3 |
| OT 7522 OT Process: Adults III | 3 |
| OT 7523 OT Process: Older Adults III | 3 |
| OT 7541 Assistive Technology & Orthotics in OT Practice | 4 |
| OT 7552 OT Capstone Preparation II | 1 |
| Level I Fieldwork: OT 7175 Child & Youth or OT 7176 Adults or OT 7177 Older Adults or OT 7271 Mental Health | 1 |
| Electives (see guide for approved options) | 0-3 |
| Total required credits: Adding electives will bring you above this total | 17 |
Summer - Semester 6
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7653 OT Capstone Preparation III | 1 |
| OT 7821 Systems of OT Practice | 2 |
| OT 7831 Professional and Grant Writing | 2 |
| OT 7841 Program Development in OT | 2 |
| OT 7842 Teaching and Learning in OT | 1 |
| OT 7855 Seminar in OT Issues | 1 |
| Electives (Independent Study, OT 7852/7851, or approved course) | 0-3 |
| Total required credits: Adding electives will bring you above this total | 17 |
Semester 7-9
Fall - Semester 7
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7695 Level II Fieldwork 1 (Permission required - the department will grant this prior to registration) | 9 |
| OT 7641 Management of OT Practice | 2 |
| Total required credits (Electives are not advised to be taken during Level II fieldwork) | 11 |
Spring - Semester 8
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 7695 Level II Fieldwork 1 (Permission required - the department will grant this prior to registration) | 9 |
| OT 7754 OT Capstone Preparation IV (Completed before or after your level II Fieldwork Experience) | 1 |
| Total required credits (Electives are not advised to be taken during Level II fieldwork) | 10 |
Summer - Semester 9
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| OT 8995 OTD Advanced Practice Capstone Experience & Project (Permission required: Individualized start and end dates) | 10 |
| Total required credits | 10 |
Current Student Registration Resources
Registration Guide
Current students, please use the following guide as you register for your OTD courses. Reach out to otadvising@umn.edu with any questions.
Level II Fieldwork Registration Guides: Class of 2025 and earlier
- Degree Program Plan A (PDF) : This plan is for OT students placed in OT 7695 level II fieldwork during Semester 6 (Summer) and Semester 7 (Fall)
- Degree Program Plan B (PDF): This plan is for OT students placed in OT 7695 level II fieldwork during Semester 7 (Fall) and Semester 8 (Spring) requirements
- Degree Program Plan C: (PDF) This plan is for OT students placed in OT 7695 level II fieldwork during the Semester 6 (Summer) and Semester 8 (Spring)
Level II Fieldwork Registration Guides: Class of 2026 and beyond
- OTD program plan and registration guide: Class of 2026 and beyond (PDF)
- Degree Program Plan B (PDF): This plan is for OT students placed in OT 7695 level II fieldwork during Semester 7 (Fall) and Semester 8 (Spring) requirements
Elective Planning Resources
OTD students are required to take 3 elective credits. These credits need to be aligned directly with your capstone project. The program will hold an elective planning session in the spring of your first year in the program (semester 2) to review the requirements and help you to get started.
Class 2025 can use the following guide: OTD Registration for Electives Guide
You can view a list of electives taken by previous OTD students here. Reminder: this list provides examples of classes that have aligned with previous capstone projects. Courses not on this list may be applicable to your own project. All electives must be approved prior to registration.