Occupational therapy faculty and students work directly with clients in on-campus clinics.
The mission of the occupational therapy program is consistent with the mission of Nazareth University and the College of Interprofessional Health and Human Services in that it will develop successful occupational therapy practitioners, beginning researchers, and future leaders who are advocates of the profession. Its graduates will have a strong sense of interdisciplinary teamwork and service to others. Students will be prepared to provide and engage in evidence-based practice and research that values the occupation of individuals in diverse environments and cultures.
The philosophy of the Nazareth University Occupational Therapy program is consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Association's philosophical base. It will prepare its students to learn and think critically about the importance of maintaining and improving the ability of individuals, communities, and populations to participate in meaningful activities and tasks in everyday living that are of unique value to the person within his or her environmental context and culture.
Consistent with the belief that individuals learn best through active interactions with their environment, the program will integrate evidence-based inter-professional service learning and fieldwork experiences into the curriculum. It will prepare students to be reflective, ethical, and professional practitioners, as well as beginning researchers and advocates of the profession.
The general educational objectives for students are consistent with the occupational therapy program’s curriculum and themes that are intended to bridge the student’s knowledge throughout the program. Graduates of Nazareth's occupational therapy program will be able to:
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