• Faculty and student

    Faculty led clinics

    Our expert faculty guide you from the classroom to the clinic.

  • 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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Information sessions

We have scheduled virtual information sessions where you can learn more about WMU's occupational therapy programs and application processes from Sarah Anderson, our manager of recruitment and outreach.

  • Sept. 20

    Wed. at 6:30 p.m. EST

 
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.

Newsletter

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. Learn more about our 100 year celebration and the 2022 Barbara Rider Colloquium, among many other things.

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News and video

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

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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MY-PROUD 

The Michigan Youth Prevention and Recovery from Opioid Use Disorders program provides training in treatment approaches for children and youths at risk of experiencing opioid or other substance use disorders. Students placed in a qualifying site are eligible for a $10,000 stipend.

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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 has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by ACOTE. Click here for complete accreditation information.

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