Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Texas Woman’s 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 Texas colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at Texas Woman’s University is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education for more than 78 years.

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Texas Woman’s University

1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX

Texas Woman's University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Denton, Texas and publically funded. Enrollment at Texas Woman's University exceeds 14,000 yearly.

Areas of study available at Texas Woman's University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Library Science

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1210 to 1525 for the SAT exam and within the range of 16 to 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. Texas Woman's University admits around 90 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 35 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $6,000, while out-of-state residents pay $14,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is around $3,900 per year. Some students at Texas Woman's University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

TWU participates in sports through the NCAA's Lone Star Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.twu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas Woman’s University has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $99180
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $89230

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