Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at College of Saint Mary 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 Nebraska colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at College of Saint Mary is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education since 1997.

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College of Saint Mary

2025 21st Street, Gering, NE

College of Saint Mary is a nonprofit private institution located in Omaha, NE and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,100 students enroll at College of Saint Mary annually.

Areas of study available at College of Saint Mary include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Legal Professions And Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to College of Saint Mary score in-between 19 to 24 on the ACT exam. College of Saint Mary admits approximately 50% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 46% of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at csm.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $27,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Some students at College of Saint Mary may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The College of Saint Mary Flames participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NAIA organization.

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Saint Mary offers a master's degree program in occupational therapy.

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

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