Welcome to the VCU Department of Occupational Therapy. Our profession is a field that focuses on individuals and populations in the context of what they do, and the environment in which they wish to do it. We invite applicants with a passion for working with people to build or rebuild the fabric of their lives. If you seek to learn in an environment that combines excellence in classroom, community, and scholarly research, the Department of OT at VCU is the right choice.
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
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Innovative Teaching, Scientific Research and Student Support Power VCU’s Top-Ranked Program
VCU’s Occupational Therapy team has long been committed to elevating how we prepare the next generation of practitioners – and we’re honored to see our efforts recognized as we rose to No. 9 in U.S. News & World Report’s graduate programs rankings released this week.
Students reflect on how OT scholarships support academic program
Department, campus and national scholarships are supporting occupational therapy students in tuition support, as well as earning accolades for their research and fieldwork.
Innovative curriculum advances collaborative, inclusive school-based services
The program was designed to build participants’ practice, collaboration and leadership competencies for working directly in schools.