Smiling occupational therapy doctorate students working with child in the Billings clinic
  • 项目类型
    博士学位
  • 学校
    圣吉安娜健康科学学院

Engage in a rigorous, intensive professional program focused on community outreach. Interact with clients and caregivers as you train.

你会学到什么

You’ll study the foundational concepts of occupational therapy, and put those theories into practice with 24 weeks of fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone experience. Our occupational therapy program is offered in person in Bismarck, ND(主校区), 法戈, ND, 和比林斯, MT.

Application to the Doctor of 职业治疗 program is through the 职业治疗师 Centralized Application 服务 (OTCAS).

注重社区服务

Mary’s occupational therapy program is distinguished by its focus on our communities — both locally in our pro bono clinic and globally, including a 10-day summer service program at “La Alegría en el Señor” school in Lima, 秘鲁.

向经验丰富的专业人士学习

Program faculty are experienced in a broad range of practice areas within occupational therapy. You will have many opportunities for mentoring through advising, 研究, 在你的巅峰经历中.

获得认证资格

成功完成课程后, you will be eligible to take the certification examination for the occupational therapist, administered by the National Board for Certification in 职业治疗 (NBCOT).

Fieldwork sites located throughout the United States

You can fulfill the requirements for fieldwork at many locations throughout the United States. Your interests, learning style, and career goals will help us determine the best placement for you.

尽早确定你的位置

Incoming freshmen who have displayed superior academic performance in high school and have been officially admitted to the University of Mary can apply for Early Assurance to the occupational therapy program. Students in progress to complete a bachelor’s degree with 60-89 credits can apply to our program through the Priority 入学s process. Learn more about Early Assurance and Priority 入学s.

程序信息

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

认证评估

  • 认证 Council for 职业治疗 Education

    的 职业治疗 program at the University of Mary is accredited by the 认证 Council for 职业治疗 Education (ACOTE) of the American 职业治疗 Association (AOTA) located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, 200套房, 北贝塞斯达, MD. 20852-4929. ACOTE的电话号码C/O AOTA是(301)652-AOTA.

视图 学历,OT毕业率, NBCOT通过率出勤费用,以及有关的其他信息 本课程的认证.

法戈 职业治疗 Program Coordinator Kevin Anderson and students share insights about Mary’s doctoral occupational therapy program.

职业生涯 & 结果

就业趋势

U.S. 劳工统计局 projects employment of occupational therapists to grow 12% through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. Occupational therapy will be an important part of treatment for people with illnesses and disabilities such as Alzheimer’s disease, 脑瘫, 自闭症, 或者失去肢体.

的职业道路

  • 职业治疗师 
  • 教育家 
  • 健康顾问
  • 临床/康复联络  
  • 职场健康顾问
  • 记者
  • 企业家

我们的教师对我们的要求很高. We work on professional development throughout all of our courses. We work on communication and all of our professional skills … 的re are a lot of hands-on learning experiences here at Mary.

杰西卡·普里贝,23岁

特色教师

辛迪·安德森,门诊医生

OTD Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, 职业治疗副教授

I began working as an occupational therapist in 1992 in an inpatient mental health setting providing psychosocial OT services for children, 青少年, and adults experiencing acute mental health disorders. 后来我在一家家庭健康机构工作, focusing on orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation as well as consulting services for individuals with disabilities. In 2004, I began teaching part-time in the occupational therapy department at the University of Mary. In 2008, I joined the faculty as the academic fieldwork coordinator and later transitioned to the doctoral capstone coordinator position.

Paula H. Kitzenberg,定单计划

Director of OTD Program in Billings, MT, 职业治疗副教授

Dr. Kitzenberg has held many clinical and leadership positions including lead therapist, 项目经理, 临床主任. She has also owned and operated her own private occupational therapy practice. She has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings but has specialized in pediatrics and sensory integration for the majority of her career. She has served on the national executive committee of Pi 的ta Epsilon, the OT honor society and was recently awarded the Hero of the Year award by a Montana advocacy organization.

珍妮·西布拉,OTD, EdD

Associate Dean of 圣吉安娜健康科学学院, 职业治疗学主席, 职业治疗副教授

I serve as Chair of the 职业治疗 Program and have had the opportunity to develop the program from an entry level master’s degree to the doctorate degree, 并在比林斯建立据点, MT和法戈, ND. I am a life-long learner and enjoy working with other educators. 就我个人而言, 我和我丈夫结婚了, 布拉德和我们有两个成年的女儿, 有自己的家庭. We enjoy travelling, spending time outdoors, and gathering with friends and family. I also like to spend my time being creative through crocheting, paper crafts, and quilting.

在职业治疗中迈出下一步