undergraduate
Occupational therapy
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What is an occupational therapy major?
Occupational therapy programs prepare individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Courses concentrate on the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.
How much do occupational therapy majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is occupational therapy as a major?
Each year, around 830 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 120 students obtain an associate degree in occupational therapy. In 2021, 793 students received a bachelor's degree and 95 students received an associate degree. This is 3% fewer occupational therapy majors than there were in 2020. Occupational therapy is a relatively popular major compared to other kinesiology and physical therapy majors.
