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Reasons to choose Boston University:
- Occupational Therapy program is ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
- Physical Therapy program is ranked #24 out of 199 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
- World renowned faculty
- Unique peer mentorship model
Featured Programs from Boston University:
Occupational Therapy - Master of Science (post-professional)
The mission of Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for Occupational Therapists program is to increase practitioners' ability to use current theory, research, and knowledge of health and social service systems to guide clinical practice, and thus to prepare them to develop innovative and effective intervention and service programs.
In this program, students will examine current practice in relation to the guidelines of the existing Occupational Therapy Practice Framework for occupation-focused, client-centered, and evidence-based occupational therapy; make effective use of scientific evidence to guide clinical reasoning; apply management skills to design, market, and evaluate the quality of clinical services; plan and conduct educational programming for clients and their caregivers, peers, students, policy-related bodies (local, state, and federal), and the general public. Students will build on the knowledge and skills acquired in their BS-level professional program and during clinical practice, in order to develop more advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support their role as effective practitioners.
Courses in the Occupational Therapy post-professional Master of Science program include:
- Contemporary Trends in Occupational Therapy Practice
- Directed Study in EBP
- Educational Theory and Practice
- Evidence-based Practice
- Healthcare Management
- Health Promotion and Wellness
Occupational Therapy - Doctor (post-professional)
This program will prepare skilled occupational therapists to take on leadership roles in developing and testing innovative responses to healthcare needs related to occupational performance and societal participation. The post-professional OTD will develop visionary practitioners who have the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct critical evaluation of theory and evidence in their area of practice, to identify gaps or shortcomings in current intervention methods and programs, and to design innovative responses to the identified needs.
Courses in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy post-professional program include:
- Social Policy and Disability
- Practicum in Social Policy and Disability
- Evaluating Clinical Theory and Research
- Practicum in Theory Analysis
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Outcomes Measurement and Monitoring
Physical Therapy - Transitional Doctor
The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares graduates to function as independent practitioners and critical thinkers in a changing society and healthcare environment. The tDPT program bridges the gap between BS/MS degree entry-level practitioners and the current DPT entry-level graduate. Designed specifically for practicing physical therapy professionals, this online distance education can be completed in 16 months by completing 8 courses. As a leader in the field, Boston University is the only private institution in the country with five nationally ranked programs in the health and rehabilitation sciences.
Courses in the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program include:
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Care Management
- Educational Theory and Practice
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Diagnostic Proc for Rehab Prof
- Academic Practicum in Education, Management, or Research
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
The Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) does not review or accredit post-professional programs. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) does not review or accredit transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
Professional programs at BU Sargent College are accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), The Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). |
