| Cutting Edge Program |
| We are extremely proud of our cutting-edge
entry-level master's program and believe it prepares our
graduates for success as practitioners related to the expanding
opportunities for Occupational Therapists. |
| Variety of Practice Settings |
| Students in our (Master's of Occupational
Therapy) program will be prepared to practice in a variety of
settings. They will be equipped to take leadership roles as
Occupational Therapists in a variety of healthcare arenas, both
traditional and emerging. |
| Traditionally, Occupational Therapists have often
worked in hospitals, long term care centers, and schools helping
people with disabilities to reach their greatest
potential. |
| Today, occupational therapy practitioners may
also find employment providing services in emerging areas of
practice such as ergonomics, health and wellness, home design
and modification for seniors or people with disabilities, driver
rehabilitation and training, or assistive technology training. |
| Outstanding Curriculum & Faculty |
| We have assembled an outstanding curriculum that
is supported by faculty engaged in every aspect of Occupational
Therapy. Our faculty include six Ph.D. level Occupational
Therapists, plus a part-time Faculty Fieldwork Coordinator. We
are currently recruiting for an additional doctorally prepared
faculty member and a faculty member who will also work at the
Veteran's Hospital. |
| Numerous adjunct faculty from traditional and
non-traditional areas of Occupational Therapy, research, and
other medical professions complement the core instructional
staff. Our faculty and students take advantage of outstanding
research facilities and support offered within the UNM School of
Medicine and are making significant contributions to
occupational therapy literature. |
| Beautiful Location |
| New Mexico is truly a "Land of
Enchantment" with an unsurpassed beauty and cultural
heritage. Albuquerque is in a magnificent high desert setting,
close to many unspoiled natural resources. |
| Spectacular nearby mountains offer outstanding
skiing, mountain biking, hiking, camping and fly fishing
opportunities punctuated by visits to ancient cultural sites.
UNM Occupational Therapy students truly benefit from the best of
both the scientific and free-time worlds that New Mexico has to
offer. |
| Who May Apply |
| Students with Bachelors degrees in any area are
encouraged to apply and we welcome out-of-state students.
I invite you to review our web site and to seriously consider
joining us for your graduate study in occupational therapy. |
