The philosophy of the Nazareth College 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.