How is the D.P.S. different from an OTD?
The Doctor of Professional Studies credential is an internationally recognized and respected clinical doctoral degree. The D.P.S. is a post-professional, practice-oriented degree for the clinician. The OTD credential is also a clinical doctorate. Because it is being used for both entry-level and post-professional degrees, and because some programs do not require a bachelor’s degree for admission, the credential can be confusing for both the occupational therapy community and other health professions.
