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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.

WSCUC
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
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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.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
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 360
Sacramento, CA 95833

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

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San Francisco Peninsula

999 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

800.607.6377

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