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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Physical Therapy
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The 24-month Master's program in Occupational Therapy at UNE provides a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing mental health practice, rehabilitation, and disability. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, fieldwork opportunities, and interprofessional education alongside future physicians and nurses. Graduates are prepared for diverse career options in occupational therapy, with a high pass rate on the NBCOT exam and employment in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

  • Curriculum:
  • 24-month Master's program
  • Foundation of theory, therapeutic use of self, functional movement analysis, and occupational analysis
  • Emphasis on mental health practice; practice with children; rehabilitation, disability, and participation (RDP) with adults and older adults; practice skills; and exploration of context, research, and leadership
  • State-of-the-art facilities on Portland, Maine campus
  • Fieldwork opportunities in locations across the country

Teaching:

  • Faculty:
  • Faculty members are performing important occupational therapy research and shaping the way occupational therapy is conceived, taught, and practiced.
  • Methods:
  • Students learn through various teaching methods, including:
  • Lectures
  • Small group discussions
  • Clinical practice activities
  • Reflection
  • Interprofessional Education:
  • Students train alongside future physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.

Careers:

  • Career Options:
  • Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of career options in occupational therapy, including:
  • Working in hospitals
  • Schools
  • Community centers
  • Private practice
  • Graduates can work with a variety of populations, including:
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • People with disabilities
  • Career Outcomes:
  • UNE's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has a 98.5% pass rate on the NBCOT exam within one year of graduation.
  • Graduates of the program are employed by a variety of organizations, including:
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Private practices
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