Vision of the Department of Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy will achieve excellence in the study of occupation as a therapy and a science. Students and faculty will be recognized for their engagement of individuals and communities in occupations support participation in life.
Mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy is dedicated to the study of occupation and occupational therapy through the engagement of students and faculty in learning, scholarship and service across a continuum of educational experiences.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Occupational Science Program are prepared for graduate education or employment in non-credentialed health careers. Students achieve the following outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of occupational science to address the needs of individuals and society.
- Demonstrate the reasoning required of health and human service professionals.
- Collaborate with diverse people, communities, agencies and disciplines.
- Demonstrate skillful use of communication.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
Graduates of the entry-level Master's of Science program in Occupational Therapy are prepared for positions as occupational therapists, and graduates of the post-professional Master's of Science program advance their skills and competencies in practice, research, and professional roles. Students achieve the following outcomes.
- Design, provide and analyze evidence-based occupational therapy services that engage people in occupation to support
- their participation in context.
- Contribute to occupational therapy practice, education and research through the ethical application of reasoning abilities.
- Collaborate with others to promote the health and well-being of diverse persons and communites.
- Inform, negotiate, advocate, and consult with diverse persons, disciplines and communitiesto facilitate and promote health.
- Reflect the profession's values, principles and beliefs in carrying out professional responsibilies.
The Doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Sciences is designed to produce research and academic leaders in rehabilitation sciences for the professions of communication disorders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training.
