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...