成立于1973年的职业治疗研究博士学位课程是世界上第一个此类博士学位课程。该计划为职业治疗师提供了作为研究人员，学者和教育工作者的专业知识和技能。博士生在学校和大学都修读高级职业治疗和其他学科的课程。<br>拥有硕士学位的职业治疗师将获得52个学分，包括课程工作，并完成一篇论文。拥有专业后职业治疗硕士学位的纽约大学毕业生，必须完成至少42个学分并撰写论文。提供全日制或非全日制学习。有关课程说明，请参见纽约大学斯坦哈特分校的研究生简报。
Through NYU Steinhardt’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Practicing Occupational Therapists, motivated, disciplined, and creative OTs delve deeply into selected areas of specialization to build expertise as clinicians and leaders in the field. With this degree, you will have advanced competence that fosters excellence in practice.With an OTD, you will be well-positioned for a range of careers, including becoming a faculty member for an occupational therapy program, a researcher, a practitioner or supervisor in a health facility, or a health planner or policy maker in government and public service agencies.Advanced clinical degrees are increasingly recognized as an important health care credential in occupational therapy and other professions. As a result, you may qualify for more advanced positions in practice and administration with an OTD.