An OTD capstone is a personalized opportunity that aligns with the OTD student's interests to gain real-world skills and complete a project in a specific area of practice. Across the 14-week experience, students complete a project based on the needs of the site. This experience takes place in the final semester of the OTD program. Specific areas can include:
At WVU, we have partnered with 28 community and clinical sites and with hundreds of clients and staff. Mentors have included occupational therapists, social workers, educators, nurses, lactation consultants, addiction specialists, and administrators. Over the past three years, capstones have been completed in 5 different states across the United States.
For students with a defined project idea, our faculty are committed to facilitating student-driven capstones. Students with generalized interests benefit from our curated list of capstone projects provided by interested community partners and sites.
The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, Dr. Kayleigh Nolan, is the point of contact for any capstone-related questions. While students are encouraged to initiate communication, Dr. Nolan supports all aspects of planning, execution, and ensuring accreditation standards are met. Take a listen to Dr. Nolan's 6-minute video or use her contact information below.
