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 Allied Health 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 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

Transportation is Essential
A listing of Transportation Resources in the greater Kansas City metropolitan region created by a group of KU students and faculty is available for download. Many of the transportation companies included in the booklet provide accessible and low-cost services to people with disabilities. Acrobat Reader (free from Adobe) is needed to view this 37-page document.

Transportation is an important link that allows full participation in activities related to work, school, recreation, and leisure by those with a variety of disabilities. A lack of access to transportation poses a major barrier for people with disabilities who cannot drive or do not own a vehicle. Many people with disabilities rely on other means of transportation which include public transportation such as buses and private transportation such as taxicabs.

* Please note that this information was current in the Fall of 2003 and it is likely changes have occurred since being compiled. This document does not rate the agencies or services listed, and inclusion should not be considered as an endorsement for an agency.