Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at A T Still University of Health Sciences prepares students for careers in a hospital, school, industry, community or private agencies, and outpatient clinics. The program focuses on assisting patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at A T Still University of Health Sciences is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education for more than 11 years.

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A T Still University of Health Sciences

5200 Glennon Dr, Saint Louis, MO

A T Still University of Health Sciences, a nonprofit private graduate level school, is located in the city of Kirksville. Enrollment at this school is nearly 3,600 students per year. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, A T Still University of Health Sciences awards graduate level degrees as a health sciences school.

A variety specialty schools of study are operated by A T Still University of Health Sciences. These schools may have differing tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $53,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost about $26,000 per year. There may be on-campus housing available for students and costs are estimated to be about $5,800 for the year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Audiology, Hearing Sciences
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.atsu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. A T Still University of Health Sciences has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Occupational Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, occupational therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $70960

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).