• Faculty and student

    Faculty led clinics

    Connect what you learn in the classroom to real-world clinical experience.

  • Students in clinic

    National exposure

    Our level II fieldwork opportunities can take you across the country.

  • Simulated patient in lab

    Hands on learning

    Gain brand clinical experience in areas like hand therapy, mental health and gerontology.

  • Student and client

    Holistic admissions

    Your life experience matters in our admissions process.

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The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program launched in summer 2020 (replacing our highly-respected master's degree program) to better serve the needs of our students as the profession continues to move forward, meeting the health care needs of the future. Our top-tier faculty and unmatched clinical experiences offer excellent preparation for your career after graduation.

We welcomed our first cohort in the new Occupational Therapy Assistant bachelor's degree program in spring 2022. This degree prepares you for a rewarding career as an OTA and puts you in the classroom and clinics with our excellent OT faculty.

OTA program

When you earn a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll be prepared to sit for the exam to become a practicing occupational therapy assistant. You'll also be prepared for graduate studies if you choose to pursue your master's or doctorate degree in occupational therapy.

The fieldwork portion of your education here is one of the highlights of the occupational therapy program at WMU. Your hands-on, clinical learning sets us apart as an institution and it will set you apart when you're applying for jobs after graduation.

OTD program

The occupational therapy doctoral (OTD) program at WMU prepares you with the academic and clinical knowledge you need to become a certified occupational therapy practitioner.

Fieldwork connects your classroom learning with real-world experience working in faculty-led and other supervised clinical settings. You will have many hands-on learning experiences in our OTD program. That's followed by a capstone experience and project, which is a self directed independent project which furthers the depth of your OT skills and knowledge

News

The 2023 Newsletter from the WMU Department of Occupational Therapy is now available!

Check inside for updates and stories about our the tremendous work our students, staff and faculty are doing in our communities.

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Interprofessional projects

I-PEER 

The Interprofessional Peer Education and Evidence for Recovery program provides training in behavioral health best practices for social work and occupational therapy students completing their fieldwork. Students placed in a qualifying site are eligible for a $10,000 stipend.

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Videos

  • Video of Occupational Therapy Student Talks About the Challenges of Seeing Real Clients
  • Video of #FacultyFeature with Dr. Holly Grieves

Accreditation Information

Accreditation of OT programs is granted by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Our entry-level doctoral degree program is accredited by ACOTE. Our occupational therapy assistant program has been granted candidacy status by ACOTE. 

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