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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The University of South Dakota in Vermillion will offer a new doctorate degree in occupational therapy.
The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the addition Thursday at its meeting in Rapid City.
Regents say it's in response to the profession's efforts to move the entry degree for occupational therapists from the master's to doctorate level, which is happening nationwide.
USD also plans to deliver an online clinical doctorate for current practitioners and previous USD master's degree graduates who want to pursue a doctorate.
About 150 students apply annually for 28 seats in the masters of science program, and USD expects to graduate 28 students each year from its doctorate program after it's in place.
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