Entry-level OTD
Texas Christian University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Fort Worth, Texas Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (nine semesters)
- Credits
- 105 semester hours
- Format
- In-person only (TCU campus)
- Start term
- June (summer)
First cohort began June 2, 2025. TCU says ACOTE has granted Candidacy Status.
Source quote
“regarding my application process? Contact OTD@tcu.edu for application process questions. When did the first cohort begin? June 2, 2025 How long is the program? The entry-level OTD program length is three years, a minimum of nine academic semesters. Will classes be offered online? The program is only offered in-person on TCU’s campus. Do I need to have an undergraduate degree in occupational therapy to apply? There is no preference on the background or type of bachelor’s degree, as long as ... s? View the application deadline dates. Who do I contact for questions regarding my application process? Contact OTD@tcu.edu for application process questions. When did the first cohort begin? June 2, 2025 How long is the program? The entry-level OTD program length is three years, a minimum of nine academic semesters. Will classes be offered online? The program i ... ease email your questions to OTD@tcu.edu . What is the cost of tuition? Tuition for the 2028 (starts June 2025) cohort is $35,000 per academic year. Breakdown: 105 semester hours at $1,000 per semester hour to be divided evenly over three years. View the complete cost breakdown . *Required textbooks, course subscriptions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2800 W Bowie St, Fort Worth, TX 76109
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Observation hours
- 30 hours source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $105,000
2027-2030 cohort, $35,000 a year.
From the program’s published cost table on harriscollege.tcu.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Texas Christian University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Texas Christian University’s OTD program?
3 years (nine semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Texas Christian University’s OTD program?
Observation hours: 30 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does Texas Christian University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $105,000 (2027-2030 cohort, $35,000 a year). Living costs are extra.
Is Texas Christian University’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in Texas
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas →
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