School of Occupational Therapy
At the University of Indianapolis School
of Occupational Therapy, a comprehensive and hands-on approach is collaboratively
established through students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Our graduate program is ranked among the best graduate schools
in the nation and is fully accredited; we are proud of our outstanding faculty
and excellent reputation. Let
us help you reach your potential today!
Occupational Therapists are committed to restoring independence, functioning,
and the performance of daily activities by individuals of all ages in their
home, school, workplace, and community. Maximizing the fit between what individuals
want to accomplish, their capacity to do so, and the resources needed are
all objectives of Occupational Therapy. U.S. News & World Report listed occupational therapy as one of the best careers for 2007.
Why the School of Occupational Therapy at the University of Indianapolis?
- Guaranteed admission into our graduate program for UIndy undergraduate
pre-OT students who meet admission requirements
- Diverse and clinically active faculty representing the major areas
of specialized practice
- Progressive MOT curriculum, lasting 2 1/2 years, with the
opportunity for learning client care, interventions, and processes "hands-on"
- Innovative research projects relevant to current practice trends
- Fully accredited university by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools and a fully accredited Occupational Therapy program by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of
the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA, 4720 Montgomery
Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, phone: 301-652-2682))
- State-of-the-art educational facility
- Experience: oldest graduate occupational therapy program in the state
of Indiana
Who Benefits From Occupational Therapy?
A wide variety of people can benefit from occupational therapy, including
those with:
- work related injuries such as low back problems or repetitive stress
injuries
- limitations following a stroke or heart attack
- arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other chronic conditions
- birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
- substance abuse problems or eating disorders
- burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations
- broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports or accidents
