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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Welcome

The Department of Occupational Therapy supports the mission of UTPA by preparing graduate level professionals capable of meeting the challenges of health care and community environments, and the unique needs of growing international and multi-cultural populations of the south Texas region.

Deadline for the class entering Fall 2011 is January 31, 2011.
All material must be in by that date.

Changes in Admission Requirements

Beginning with those applicants applying for the class entering 2012,

The American Occupational Therapy Program is offering a centralized application system, OTCAS. UTPA is one of the schools that will be utilizing this system. After you have read about the wonderful opportunities here, we encourage you to visit www.otcas.org to complete your application to our graduate program. Remember to select "Texas" when you are looking for our school.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will be required for all applicants.

 

Message from the Chair

Dr. Shirley A. WellsOur Master of Science in Occupational Therapy provides an opportunity to acquire entry level knowledge and professional skills, to build critical thinking skills, and to develop clinical research skills in a health profession based on occupational performance.  The academic curriculum has been designed to exposure students to the influence and impact of occupation, culture, systems, and disabilities on the provision of occupational therapy.  As a graduate of the program, you will be able to guide individuals in understanding how their ability to perform daily activities affects their ability to take part in home, school, work, and community life.  Guided by the values and ethics of the profession you will be able to effectively evaluate and provide intervention for clients’ occupational needs, problems and concerns.  You will be a part of a community where faculty and students engage in and promote scholarly inquiry and service in support of the health and wellness of the Rio Grande Valley.  Come join us!
 

Contact Us

The University of Texas-Pan American
Department of Occupational Therapy
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

Campus Office: HSHE 1.130
Phone: (956) 665-3081
Fax: (956) 665.2476
email: occtherapy@utpa.edu

 

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy EducationThe UTPA Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
4720 Montgomery Lane
P. O. Box 31220 
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
Tel.: (301) 652-2682 (AOTA)
Fax: (301) 652-7711
(TDD): (800) 377-8555
Web site: www.aota.org