Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy's Mission and Purpose


The mission of the Occupational Therapy Program is to prepare highly trained and culturally affirming leaders in the field of occupational therapy, who are uniquely equipped to meet the diverse needs of the immediate area and the profession as a whole.

We are committed to promoting evidence-based practice, inclusive care, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and service learning.

Welcome from the Occupational Therapy Department's Chair.

The Masters of Science of Occupational Therapy at University of North Carolina-Pembroke has been developed with an intentional focus on embracing the following core principles:

  • the heritage of Pembroke to promote futuristic health care practice as culturally affirming leaders.
  • critical thinking threaded throughout each course to promote ethical and best practice active learning and immersion in the community for “real world learning and application”.
  • promotion of skills for providing healthcare access to the disadvantaged with inclusive clinics staffed by students and faculty.
  • incorporation of the latest available equipment and technology.
  • utilization of research-backed teaching and learning principles to promote long-term learning and retention.
  • access to numerous resources to promote successful completion of board certification exam upon graduation.
  • development of professional skills that will prepare and set UNCP MSOT graduates apart and ready to make a difference.

Soar into your journey in becoming a resilient and brilliant occupational therapy practitioner reaching new heights!

 

Dr. Jose R. Rafols, EdD, OTD, MHSA, OTR/L
Chair and Program Director of the MSOT Program.

Academic Programs

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

UNCP’s MSOT program is a 24 month (six semesters) 78 credit program designed to prepare students for practice. Students will graduate with the knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, and hand-on experience needed to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and obtain licensure. The MSOT program offers students a wide variety of learning opportunities including site visits, fieldwork placements, various clinical, and simulation experiences.

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