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Occupational Therapy,
MOT
Temple University's Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to excellence and providing an accessible, affordable, professional education to a widely diverse student population. Through a curriculum rich in theory, research, reflection, and critical thinking, the Occupational Therapy Program prepares students for clinical leadership, life long learning and evolution as professionals responsive to the changing needs of society.
The Master of Occupational Therapy program produces entry-level generalists who have a particular expertise in incorporating the life span perspective into occupational therapy practice with an expertise in working with children, adults, and older adults. It prepares graduates to work in educational, community and medical settings.
Campus
Location:
Health Science
All courses are taken at the Health Sciences Campus.
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Temple University, College of Allied Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, 3307 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
ot-cahp@blue.temple.edu
215-707-4813
Ranking:
Accreditation:
True
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220; phone (301) 652-AOTA.
Areas
of Specialization:
Job
Placement:
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages and are employed full- or part-time in private, public, government and community settings. The following are some examples:
Children: neonatal intensive care units; public schools; day care centers; early intervention centers;
children’s hospitals.
Adults: work hardening programs; private practices; hospitals; prevocational programs; hand therapy centers; rehabilitation settings; mental health centers; wellness centers.
Older Adults: geriatric rehabilitation centers; retirement communities; assisted living communities; adult day care; geriatric psychiatric centers
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
True
In order to practice as an Occupational Therapist, graduating students must successfully pass the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Additionally, a license is required to work in many states. Information regarding state requirements are available from the specific jurisdiction's licensing authority.
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Students will not be permitted to take any courses in the program on a non-matriculated basis.
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