Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Occupational
therapy is the art and science of facilitating
human participation in occupation (i.e., self-care,
leisure and work tasks) to restore, reinforce and
enhance performance, facilitate learning of
skills and functions essential for adaptation and
productivity, diminish pathology, and promote health.
Occupational
therapists use self-care, work, homemaking, play and
leisure activities as therapeutic occupations. Applications for the Professional Master's Degree for
Occupational Therapists Program (MSOT) for Fall 2013 will
begin to be accepted on August 15.
The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science offers the following programs:
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy and
Occupational Science is to promote education, research, and services
that address occupational engagement, social and occupational
justice in support of health and well-being of persons,
organizations, and populations. The educational programs prepare
students and professionals to be competent, ethical, and empathic
occupational therapists and occupational scientists while fostering
research, leadership, and advocacy. Educational initiatives also
address the academic and broader community’s awareness of the
healthful benefits of occupation and occupational therapy. The
research and scholarly activities of the department contribute to
the body of knowledge in occupational therapy and occupational
science. The service agenda improves the health and well-being of
the university, community, and society, and strengthens the
profession of occupational therapy and the discipline of
occupational science.
Revised and Approved by Faculty on May 26, 2010
THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION (ACOTE) OF THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (AOTA), LOCATED AT 4720 MONTGOMERY LANE, SUITE 200, BETHESDA, MD 20814-3449.
ACOTE’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, C/O AOTA, IS (301) 652-AOTA AND ITS WEB ADDRESS IS
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
