Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Tuskegee University 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 Alabama colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

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Tuskegee University (TROY)

University Avenue, Troy, AL

Tuskegee University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuskegee, AL. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Alabama. Enrollment at Tuskegee University is nearly two thousand annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Agriculture Operations
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1198 to 1490 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. 64% of those who apply are admitted to Tuskegee University, of which 44 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at tuskegee.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $20,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.tuskegee.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TROY has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's 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

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