职业治疗理学硕士

职业治疗理学硕士课程旨在为学生提供教育经验，重点是基于问题的改进的教育理念和有关成人学习者的一般概念。该过程承认：1）必须通过获取通过研究获得的知识来实现​​和维持技能，以及2）在有意义的实践问题中学习基础知识后，才能最好地保留和应用基础知识。因此，该课程旨在传授相关内容并激发创新和关键的研究生经验。这是一个为期两年半的专业课程，旨在为在各种环境中工作，具有广泛知识基础的职业治疗从业者做好准备服务于所有年龄段的消费者，并且可以批判性地评估健康科学文献。他们还将能够将适当的原则和程序应用于评估，解释和干预过
To earn a master's, you will need to participate in supervised fieldwork in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including general and psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, intermediate care facilities, nursing homes, individual's homes, school systems, community centers and agencies, and private practice. After you earn your degree, you can take the national certification exam to become a licensed occupational therapist.<br><br>Mission<br>The mission of the occupational therapy program is to recognize that the program promotes meaningful participation in all occupations and activities. Human populations are diverse. Admissions are open and encourage cultural diversity for the student population and to meet the needs of the community. Research and evidence-based practice are promoted for knowledge acquisition and retention. The program will produce competent and critically thinking therapists. The program values integrity, ethical behavior, respect for all people and accountability.