Occupational Therapy Education

KU's Occupational Therapy programs are nationally recognized for excellence as a leader in education and research in the field. The OT Education Department resides in the KU School of Health Professions and is located on the KU Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kan. Three academic programs are offered by the Department of Occupational Therapy Education:

Programs for Occupational Therapists

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program prepares students to enter the profession of occupational therapy. Following one year of undergraduate study, the program continues with 2 years at the graduate level. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination to obtain OT licensure. >> See MOT program details

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Clinically-based doctorate program for practicing occupational therapists who want to pursue the highest level of advanced practice. A degree and current license are required for admission. >> See OTD program info

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Research Program for Professionals

Doctorate in Therapeutic Science (PhD)
With an emphasis on understanding the consequences of health conditions for the person, rather than the health condition itself, Therapeutic Science is an interdisciplinary program that involves faculty in a variety of departments and schools throughout the University of Kansas. >> Program info

Media

Living Sensationally Podcasts

Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, explores sensations, how and why they work, and their impact on our lives in this three-part podcast series.

Dunn Talks About Sensory Processing

See Also: Learn about Sensory Processing in Every Day Life.