Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at The University of Texas at El Paso 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.

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The University of Texas at El Paso

800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a large, multicultural public research university. UTEP boasts a majority Hispanic student population, and is proud of its multicultural heritage and historical location. UTEP offers 75 bachelor’s degrees, 78 master’s degrees and 19 doctoral degrees. Many service learning opportunities are available at UTEP, which help the community and give students practical work experience.

The Simulation Center at UTEP offers innovative learning experiences to health services students, allowing them to practice in a safe, clinical environment that mimic’s real-world experience. The Medical Professions Institute at UTEP is highly ranked, providing mentoring and networking opportunities for students interested in pursuing medical careers.

UTEP is on the road to becoming the first national research university serving a divers 21^st century demographic, which means it is positioned to offer a range of research opportunities at all levels by 2014. UTEP is currently undergoing enormous development and investment in its research programs to achieve this aim by its Centennial Celebration in 2014.

UTEP has a top Executive MBA program that attracts business managers from both Mexico and the U.S. It supports a digital business community called “Borderzine,” which encourages Latino student journalists to share experiences, perspectives and opinions across borders.

History

UTEP was founded as a small mining school in 1914.  There were 27 students enrolled in the “Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy.” They rode a streetcar or walked across dusty desert to reach the school that was founded on the site of the old El Paso Military Institute. The name was changed several times as the curriculum developed and enrollment increased, until it became The University of Texas at El Paso.

Academics

The academic calendar for the University of Texas at El Paso follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a 4-week “Maymester” in the month of May. The summer semester is divided into two sessions: Summer I, and Summer II. The first summer session begins in early June, and the second summer session begins in early July.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Liberal Arts
• School of Nursing
• College of Science

Student Life

Students at UTEP are encouraged to become involved in one of the more than 150 clubs or organizations available on campus. There is an active Greek Life on campus, with fraternities and sororities offering many more opportunities for making friends, networking and developing leadership skills. Campus activities are published in the school newspaper, The Prospector, as well as via email broadcasts and postings on campus bulletin boards.

The Office of the Dean of Students is a good resource for UTEP students.  At UTEP, nine campus departments report to the Dean of Students:

• Union Services
• University Career Center
• University Counseling Center
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
• Educational Talent Search
• Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP)
• High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
• Student Support Services Program (SSSP)
• Upward Bound

Other student resources on campus are the University Child Care Center, tutoring, advising, student development center, computer labs, and more.

Student housing is available on or near campus in one of the housing complexes at UTEP: Miner Village and Miner Heights. Ranges of dining options are available on campus.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for UTEP are orange, navy and white. The mascot is the miner, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the UTEP “Miners.”

Athletics

The UTEP “Miners” athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men’s Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Track and Field

Women’s Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Rifle
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

El Paso is a historical location and a bi-national community. Students at UTEP can visit El Paso’s Centennial Museum to view artwork by some of the area’s most renowned artists. On campus, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts offers exhibits of contemporary art from students and internationally-recognized artists. Additional artworks are displayed in the UTEP Library, which also houses more than one million books and microforms, among its collections.

Students seeking more culture on campus will enjoy the Union Gallery exhibits, many music recitals, dinner theatre performances, cinema, and a range of social and cultural events that are also open to the El Paso community.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas at El Paso 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

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).