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Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Samuel Merritt University's Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program prepares future occupational therapists through rigorous clinical education grounded in healthcare. Students develop the clinical reasoning and therapeutic expertise needed to help people improve function and participate more fully in everyday life.

Accreditation
WSCUC
Curriculum
Five, 15-week didactic semesters that include Level I Fieldwork, two, 12-week semesters of Level II Fieldwork, and one, 15-week semester of Capstone

College of Health Sciences

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Samuel Merritt University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program combines evidence-informed education with clinical experience to prepare students to improve movement and function across diverse patient populations.

Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Curriculum
Full-time, Sequential

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Oakland

525 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607

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Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95833

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

800.607.6377

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San Francisco Peninsula

989 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

800.607.6377

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Online Programs

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