University of the Pacific Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Capstone Success Isn’t About Talent. It’s About Building the Right Skills. OTD Capstone projects can be a mystery, and the fact that all OTD programs handle their capstone projects differently makes it challenging to capture the general understanding of all the work that goes into a capstone project. That said, there are a few skills that may help students be successful in their capstone preparation and execution. Please note that we are referring to skills, and not talents. Skills can be cultivated by being intentional about incorporating them in your actions. Students do not  need to have these skills to start capstone work, but do need to spend some time nurturing them as the work is implemented. Grit: Changes are inevitable when you undertake a project like a capstone, which, from idea to execution, lasts over two years. Sometimes, changes and challenges are minor and allow the student to make necessary adjustments to stay on course. Other times, the challenges require starti...

  Photo by Ivan Samkov Think Now’s the Wrong Time for Grad School? Think Again. There’s a lot of chatter right now about student loans, cutbacks, and new federal policies shaking up higher education. Some of it feels heavy. Some of it feels unfair. And for many future students, it’s creating hesitation. But let me be clear. This is not the time to shrink back. This is the time to step forward. Here’s why enrolling in an Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program— especially ours —is still one of the most innovative and powerful decisions you can make. Your Purpose Matters More Than Policy While laws and funding streams may change, our mission does not. We built this program for people who want to create change, stand up for others, and make a difference in the lives and communities. We are not here because it is easy. We are here because it is needed . If you have a purpose, we have a place for you. Affordability with Intention Yes, new loan limits are making headlines. But here’...