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Department of Occupational Therapy
We strive to impart the leading-edge knowledge and skills that make a meaningful impact on patient care. Through innovative teaching, we prepare you to work in a variety of medical and community settings and become a leader in this flourishing field.
We understand that different students have different goals and work on different timelines. That’s why we offer four different OT programs, including one of the only accelerated pathways to a clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in the country.
Accelerated Pathway (BSHS–DrOT)
Earn a BS in health sciences after 3½ years and a DrOT after an additional 2½ years.
Post-Baccalaureate (DrOT)
An accelerated pathway for those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and satisfied all prerequisite courses.
Post-Professional online (DrOT)
Featuring asynchronous online courses for practicing occupational therapists who hold a master's degree.
Post-Baccalaureate Masters (MOT)
Earn a master’s degree in just 2 ½ years of full-time study once you’ve satisfied all prerequisite courses.
Chair's Message
Judith A. Parker Kent OTD, EdS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
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USciences' NIH Visit Focuses on Expanding Interprofessional Research Opportunities
July 18, 2017
In an effort to build relationships and learn about how to better qualify for federal grant funding, a group of University of the Sciences faculty and staff traveled to the Bethesda, Md., headquarters of the National Institutes of Health.
Alumna Taps into CPR Skills to Save a Stranger's Life
July 17, 2017
Lindsay Hummel BI'13, DPM, was celebrating her medical school graduation when she was called into action to perform CPR on a stranger.
Watch USciences 196th Commencement
May 16, 2017
USciences celebrated the class of 2017 at its 196th commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and bestowed an honorary doctor of science degree on world-renowned vaccine advocate Paul Offit, MD.
USciences OT Student Project Improves Penn Transit Shuttle Service for Campus
March 06, 2017
Three USciences OT students use class project for improving the accessibility, convenience, and safety of the Penn Transit Shuttle stop on campus.
Contact:
Judith A. Parker Kent, OTD, EdS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Office Location:
Woodland Building, Suite 112
Address:
University of the Sciences
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
Phone:
215-596-8483
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