College of Health Professions


Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science


Occupational therapy is the art and science of facilitating human participation in occupation (i.e., self-care, leisure and work tasks) to restore, reinforce and enhance performance, facilitate learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish pathology, and promote health.

Occupational therapists use self-care, work, homemaking, play and leisure activities as therapeutic occupations.

To promote safe driving habits, an Occupational Therapy student completes a car ergonomics assessment on another student.  

Applications for the Professional Master's Degree for Occupational Therapists Program (MSOT)  for Fall 2012 will begin to be accepted on August 1. Please see Admissions Requirements for instructions on how to apply.

The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science offers the following programs:

Not sure which program you are eligible for? Find out more information here?

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science is to promote education, research, and services that address occupational engagement, social and occupational justice in support of health and well-being of persons, organizations, and populations. The educational programs prepare students and professionals to be competent, ethical, and empathic occupational therapists and occupational scientists while fostering research, leadership, and advocacy. Educational initiatives also address the academic and broader community’s awareness of the healthful benefits of occupation and occupational therapy. The research and scholarly activities of the department contribute to the body of knowledge in occupational therapy and occupational science. The service agenda improves the health and well-being of the university, community, and society, and strengthens the profession of occupational therapy and the discipline of occupational science.

Revised and Approved by Faculty on May 26, 2010

Towson University's occupational therapy programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’s phone number is 301-652-AOTA.

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Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Enrollment Services, Room 245

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.


Phone: 410-704-2762
Fax: 410-704-2322

Announcements
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Application Deadlines:
BS/MS: March 1
MSOT: February 1

•  December 2011 Newsletter- New

• New application instructions now available for the Professional Master's Program - Do not use the supplemental application used for prior application cycles.

Apply for the Warren Internship Award for Level II Fieldwork

NBCOT Pass Rates

Performance Indicators

US News and World Report Best Jobs 2012

Us News and World Report Ranks Occupational Therapy as number 10 of the top 25 jobs of 2012. Check out the article here




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