Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Western New Mexico 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 New Mexico colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

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Western New Mexico University

2434 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, NM

Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, NM and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 3,500 students are enrolled annually at Western New Mexico University.

Areas of study offered at Western New Mexico University include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Engineering Technology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be needed for certain programs.  Detailed information on admissions can be found by calling WNMU or by completing the form on this page.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $4,400 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 for the year. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,900 each year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Western New Mexico University "Mustangs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at wnmu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western New Mexico University offers an associate'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).