PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
What makes us different?
The Occupational
Therapy Program at Philadelphia University strives to prepare the student
for successful careers in the field. The highlights of our program, which
sets us apart from other OT program, are key factors in the success of our
students.
On Campus week-end: Students engaged in a group activity
On Campus week-end: Students engaged in woodworking activity
Flexible Schedule:
Classes meet eight week-ends during each semester:
Friday (9:30 am - 6:00 pm) and Saturday (8:30 am
- 6:00 pm). Between sessions, students complete assignments and participate
in learning activities according to a schedule that accommodates their individual
lifestyles. The Program can be completed in 27 to 30 months, about 2.5 years. Please see the course schedule under "Academics".
Student/Faculty Field Trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Read Story: Occupational Therapy Students and Faculty Visit New Amputee Unit at Walter Reed Army Medical Center | Philau Today
Distance Learning:
In order to be successful in the program, students must have daily access to a computer and be familiar with basic computer functions (Primarily e-mail functions, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint).
Students participate in various off-campus guided and independent learning activities, facilitated through the use of e-mail, Internet, and distance learning technologies using Blackboard.
Community outreach to local school
Psycho-Social Community-Based Model:
An emphasis is placed on a practice model that prepares the students to enter a wider variety of job placements in this helping profession, rather than remaining strictly within a medical model.
Class of 2008 with Earl and Carol Spangenberg, special "teachers" for the Occupational Therapy Program
 Professional
Collaboration:..examples
The Occupational Therapy Program builds on the strengths of the University in the areas of industrial design, apparel merchandizing, interior design, and landscape architecture,
providing students with
a unique perspective on the delivery of occupational therapy services.
Steve Ricci, Industrial Design student
Lisa Coates, Occupational Therapy student
Master's Portfolio Project:..examples
This cumulative capstone project, which includes a scholarly paper and professional poster presentation, chronicles the evolution of professional
growth as the student engages in the journey toward becoming an occupational
therapist. Each portfolio is unique and personal to the student, and is enhanced
through focus on a client with a disability from the community.
Master's Portfolio Presentation
June 15, 2007
James Campbell '08
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