Occupational Therapy

Our mission is to advance the health and well being of society through the preparation of highly skilled occupational therapists, and through research to discover, evaluate, and implement new knowledge to improve models of practice and methods of intervention in both our local urban context and globally.

We will accomplish our mission by

• Educating and preparing students to become practitioners who function effectively and efficiently in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, multidisciplinary health care environment
• Conducting research directed toward generating new knowledge and understanding to improve occupational therapy practice
• Developing researchers and scientists to create new knowledge and understanding, which will enhance treatment and practice
• Developing new and strengthening existing collaborative relationships with health care providers, private sector industries and other organizations which enrich student learning, support current research, and improve the design and delivery of occupational therapy services
• Disseminating new knowledge and understanding to occupational therapy practitioners, other health care providers and organizations committed to improving life conditions for clients and their families
• Disseminating knowledge about disability and rehabilitation to promote overall health and well-being within the local urban and global community
• Influencing health policy to improve overall individual and community health and well-being