Nazareth College to Offer Occupational Therapy Master's Program, Fall 2010

• by Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY (09/03/2009)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College's School of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that it will offer a five-year master's program in occupational therapy in the fall of 2010. Students majoring in the new occupational therapy program will receive a bachelor of science in psychology leading to a master of science in occupational therapy after they have completed the 175 credits required. For more information on the new master's program, contact Admissions at (800) 462-3944.

Occupational therapy is a dynamic field with many employment opportunities in schools, hospitals or rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home care, and in private practice. Students in the program will be introduced to the practice of occupational therapy in a new on-campus clinic and through various clinical outreach activities including community wellness and therapy programs such as the one conducted at the Hickok Center for Brain Injury. Students will be introduced to a variety of interdisciplinary areas such as speech-language pathology, physical therapy, art therapy, music therapy, social work, and nursing. Currently, no other college in the Rochester area offers a program in occupational therapy.

Occupational therapists work to help people gain or regain the ability to engage in meaningful "occupation" in life including, daily living, recreational activities, job duties and social activities. They may also work to modify a person's physical and cognitive capacity and/or modify the environment in such a way that effective participation is possible.

Founded in 1924, Nazareth College is a coeducational college with undergraduate and graduate studies in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in health and human services, education, and management. The College is located on 150 scenic acres near Rochester, New York, and currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. Nazareth has a strong commitment to experience-based learning and civic engagement. In the past decade, Nazareth has produced 18 Fulbright recipients and two Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships. For more information on the College, visit www.naz.edu.

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