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Occupational Therapy Graduate Program
MSC09 5240
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Phone: (505) 272-6914

Occupational Therapy Graduate Program

Top Ten Reasons to Apply to UNM For Your Occupational Therapy Education

 1. Classes are small

• Maximum 24 students admitted each year
• Get to know other students and faculty well

 2. National reputation of program

• Ranked in the top 20 by US News and World Report
• One of 22 OT programs in a research intensive university

 3.Affordable

• Out-of state tuition is lower than many state universities
• Cost of living in Albuquerque

 4. Outstanding faculty

• Full-time faculty all have PhD degrees from research universities
• All faculty have practice experience
• Faculty have national and international visibility

 5. Pre-Requisite philosophy

• Reasonable and flexible
• No GRE requirement

 6. Successful graduates

• Very high NBCOT exam pass rate
• Strong employer satisfaction reported on surveys

 7. Flexibility of schedule

• Part-time track available
• Very intensive schedule, but some independent study time built in

 8. Location in Albuquerque

• Moderate climate with four distinct seasons
• Beautiful New Mexican environment, with plenty of outdoor/recreational opportunities
• Diverse cultural heritages

 9. Innovative curriculum

• Problem-based learning (PBL) every semester
  • Case-driven learning in small groups
  • Opportunity to practice collaborative, practical problem solving
  • Opportunity to experience evidence-based practice
• Final Master’s exam evaluates practice and research skills in action, not multiple choice
• Independent study opportunities involving service learning

10. Networking opportunities

• Mentorship from students already in program
• Strong ties with New Mexico Occupational Therapy Association
• Instruction from expert community practitioners
• Outstanding guest scholars and speakers