Advancing Knowledge

Developing the science to improve rehabilitation practices

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Cultivating Leaders

Educating the next generation of researchers, clinicians and academicians

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Empowering Lives

Helping people participate meaningfully in their lives and communities.

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Engaging Communities

Impacting people’s lives through community research and collaborations

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Enriching Student Life

Providing robust, meaningful and diverse activites to our students

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Welcome to the Program in Occupational Therapy

Our mission is to advance human health by enhancing people’s participation in everyday life activities through evidence-based practice, innovative research, and the education of tomorrow’s leaders in occupational therapy and rehabilitation.

Degree Programs
Experiential learning 
100%pass rate on NBCOT certification exam since 2016
500+fieldwork sites nationwide
100%faculty with a doctoral degree
29States represented by our students
2,847number of graduates since 1918

Assessments

These assessment tools were developed by our faculty and colleagues, and some are available to occupational therapy professionals and students to use free of charge.

Ranked as the Number Three OT Program in the Nation

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We welcome inquiries from prospective students, potential collaborators, community partners, alumni and others who want to connect with us. Please complete the form below to begin the conversation.

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Schedule a Visit

Current, future and accepted applicants are encouraged to visit us in person or virtually. We also welcome people who are exploring career options and considering occupational therapy. Dr. Kathy Kniepmann, one of our faculty members, opens our virtual visit sessions with an informal presentation and discussion,  followed by a chat with a current student.

Upcoming in person visit sessions*:



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*At least two to three visit sessions are scheduled every month. All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Click here for more info.

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Questions?

Call Dr. Kniepmann at (314) 286-1610 or Mikayla Williams at (314) 286-1655.