Feb 10, 2025  
2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OCTH 784 - Doctoral Capstone Experience


This final Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) allows for the development of in-depth knowledge in an area of student interest, providing students with the opportunity to extend, refine, and hone the knowledge and skills gained throughout the didactic and fieldwork components of the program.  Students engage in learning experiences focused on clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and/or theory development.  Prior fieldwork or work experience may NOT be substituted for any part of the DCE or Implementation of the Capstone Experience or Project. 
Credits: 10

Prerequisites: OCTH 684 - Clinical Education II OCTH 685 - Clinical Education III OCTH 687 - Professional Seminar IV , and OCTH 722 - Capstone Experience and Project Development III  
Registration Restrictions: Restricted to Occupational Therapy Doctorate majors