What is Occupational Therapy?

"Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy gives people the 'skills for the job of living' that are needed for independent and satisfying lives." The American Occupational Therapy Association

It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and occupation that gives happiness.
                                               - Thomas Jefferson

U.S. News & World Report names OT a "Best Career" in 2008

Fieldwork at Jefferson

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program (Main Page) New ONLINE Post-Professional Masters program Sensory Integration Courses begin soon! New Fall Course in Cultural Humility and Cultural Competence New funded research assistantships in gerontology! see also Department Happenings section for more news

The focus of Department faculty and students includes the three complementary areas of practice, research, and service. Click on the pictures above for examples of Department of Occupational Therapy projects in Practice, Research, and Service.