Department of Occupational Therapy
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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 three 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-Baccalaureate Masters (MOT)
Earn a master’s degree in just 2 ½ years of full-time study once you’ve satisfied all prerequisite courses.
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Judith A. Parker Kent OTD, EdS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
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2017 Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture Focused on Brain Plasticity
October 19, 2017
The annual Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture serves to add monies to a scholarship fund to financially assist PT students during clinical education and to honor the memory of Professor Leahy.
Dr. Anne Galgon Named Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at USciences
October 10, 2017
Anne Galgon, MPT, PhD, has been named associate professor of physical therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
Occupational Therapy Student Overcomes Obstacles to Receive His Degree
October 10, 2017
Christopher Lee ESWT'10, MOT'17, faced a different set of challenges than most students in pursuit of his degree.
New Students Arrive for Move-In Day and Convocation
August 28, 2017
Cars packed to the brim with residence hall room essentials descended on the USciences campus on Friday, August 25, 2017, as the largest class in three years arrives for move-in day.
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.
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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