Occupational Therapy Department

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy uses the skills needed to learn, work, plan, socialize, sleep, and care for oneself and others to help people participate in life to their fullest potential.

Ranked 22nd by U.S. News and World Report in 2016, on par with programs at major research universities

One of only a few institutions to offer the full array of OT programs at the associate, master’s and doctoral level

70+

70+ year history of excellence in occupational therapy education and leadership in the profession

Available Programs

College for Adults

Occupational Therapy Assistant

College for Women

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Graduate College

Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level)

Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)

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Scholars and Leaders in the Promotion of Health and Life Participation

“We strive to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to live out the principles of social justice to support the occupational participation of clients in all aspects of their lives.”

Stephanie de Sam Lazaro, program director, graduate Occupational Therapy programs

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