Doctor of Education in Occupational Therapy at Teachers College, Columbia University and Columbia University Medical Center
Transform your career and enter the next generation of occupational therapy faculty at universities and colleges. Tied to Teachers College and its long-standing history of excellence in education and connected to top-rated Columbia University Medical Center, our graduates will become leading scholars and innovators in the field of occupational therapy with expertise in Movement Sciences.
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Email Katherine Dimitropoulou, Ph.D., OTR/L, MSPOR, Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy Programs) at CUMC
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Learn the theoretical and scientific knowledge to perform original basic and applied (clinical) research leading to scientific presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and compete for extramural funding through grant writing. Develop a breadth and depth of knowledge in the musculoskeletal, or neuromuscular specialty areas as they relate to impairment, functional limitation, and disability. Graduate with the theoretical and practical skills required to teach at the professional entry-level and post-professional levels within the academic community.
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The Occupational Therapy track utilizes the rich academic resources already available within the Movement Sciences program at Teachers College, and provides students with additional knowledge on the application of movement sciences to content areas within occupational therapy. The track provides an additional array of specialized clinical and field-based research courses within the specialization of occupational therapy that are taught by the faculty in occupational therapy at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Doctor of Education
- Points/Credits: 75
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026 | N/A |
| Summer | December 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027 | N/A |
| Fall | December 1, 2026 | July 1, 2027 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Master's degree required | |
| Must hold Master's degree in Occupational Therapy |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact BBSadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.