OCC 773 Doctoral Capstone Experience I

The Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) provides an in-depth experience for students to synthesize occupational therapy knowledge and utilize evidence-based practice as they complete their capstone project in one or more of the following focused areas of interest: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and/or theory development.  Students will complete their DCE in a variety of settings depending on their capstone topic which may include: clinical or community-based occupational therapy settings, educational institutions, state or national occupational therapy organizations, emerging practice areas, or administrative settings. The doctorate student will work closely in collaboration with the Capstone Project Advisory Committee (CPAC) to implement and evaluate the capstone project.