State-of-the-art classrooms and research laboratories in the Howard L. Collier building which houses the College of Health Sciences and the College of Nursing.
Outstanding faculty with national reputations in the field of occupational therapy.
Well-qualified, talented students who take responsibility for their learning and raise the level of inquiry for their peers.
Classes held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in order to facilitate entry of adults with other responsibilities.
Highly integrated occupational therapy coursework devoted to a solid understanding of theory, research, and practice skills.
A comprehensive four-course research sequence that challenges students to investigate topics that will advance the understanding of therapeutic occupation and the profession.
Integrated coursework in leadership, management, teaching and learning, and professional issues to prepare students to be effective advocates in diverse practice settings.
Integrated fieldwork seminars designed to facilitate the application of classroom concepts and skills to practice settings.
Fieldwork experiences in each semester expose students to the breath of OT practice areas and help students apply coursework to clinical practice.
Two, twelve-week fieldwork experiences that allow learners to begin practicing the skills of an entry level therapist while critically reflecting upon and using their acquired knowledge.
An individually planned capstone fieldwork practicum allows students to develop specialized skills in a practice area of choice (e.g., pediatrics, gerontology, hand therapy, community-based practice, management, or education).
An exchange program with the prestigious Karolinska Institute of Stockholm offers opportunities for fieldwork experiences in Europe.
