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OT professor and studentThe 星空影视 (星空影视) Doctor of Occupational Therapy program prepares students for autonomous practice as entry-level occupational therapists. In keeping with the spirit of our founders 鈥 the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth 鈥 星空影视 is committed to helping students realize their God-given potential and inspiring them to strive for academic excellence in coursework and in practice.

We value community, respect, justice, and excellence. These fundamental principles shape our students' professional lives and help them meet the needs of individuals, populations, and communities.

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Finish in 8 Semesters

107 Credits

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Focus on Fieldwork

Gain extensive fieldwork experience

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Application Deadline

Priority: Dec. 31

Final Deadline: Aug. 1


Why Study Occupational Therapy at the 星空影视?

星空影视 has been recognized for its excellence in health care education. Our recently launched Doctor of Occupational Therapy program was built from the ground up. Our newly renovated and OTD-designated learning environment includes our 鈥淏edside Manor鈥 living laboratory, experiential learning spaces, and technologically supported classrooms.

Our dedicated faculty designed the program with your student experience and learning opportunities in mind. We offer expanded fieldwork opportunities and committed community partners. Our small faculty-to-student ratio fosters academic success through individualized support, advising, and mentorship.

Commitment to Practice: Spanning clinic-situated and community-based practice contexts, 星空影视鈥檚 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program will help you prepare for professional practice that is occupation-focused, evidence-informed, and centered on the strengths, needs, and goals of the people, populations, and communities we serve.

Spaces to Learn and Grow: Our newly renovated and OTD-designated learning environment includes our 鈥淏edside Manor鈥 living laboratory, flexible learning spaces, technologically supported classrooms, and access to 星空影视鈥檚 on-site human anatomy lab.

Focus on Experiential Learning: You will engage in hands-on, practical learning opportunities in a wide range of settings.

Dedicated Faculty Foster Success: Our enthusiastic faculty bring years of experience in clinical practice, professional leadership, community/service commitments, and scholarship to inform our discipline. 


Program Mission

To provide exemplary education to develop our students鈥 God-given potential as they become occupational therapy professionals ready to meet the occupational needs of the global society.


Philosophy & Values

The program embraces the core values of the university, as well as the profession of occupational therapy. Saint Mary works to develop each of the following core values in OTD students:

  • Community
  • Justice
  • Respect
  • Dignity
  • Equality
  • Freedom
  • Excellence
  • Altruism
  • Truth
  • Prudence

These values will ultimately shape our students' professional lives as practitioners, helping them meet the needs of their patients in the fullest ways possible.

The OTD program is in-step with the larger mission of the university: training students to serve others, developing God-given potential, and guiding students to create value-centered careers and lives.



Note: Salaries above are calculated based on combination of all relevant occupations tied to the career, using the 50th percentile of workers (50% of employees make this salary or less), and is not limited to entry-level employees.


Meet the Faculty
David Pallister, JD, MA, OTR/LDavid Pallister, JD, MA, OTR/L

Professor & Program Director
David.Pallister@stmary.edu
913-758-4326
Berchmans Hall 204

Michelle Colletti, PhD, OTR/LMichelle Colletti, PhD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
micelle.colletti@stmary.edu
213-820-5623
Berchmans 205

Sudhagar Gangatharam, OTD, OTR/L, CHTSudhagar Gangatharam, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Sudhagar.Gangatharam@stmary.edu

Berchmans Hall 202C
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Rachel Reindl, OTD, OTR/LRachel Reindl, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Rachel.Reindl@stmary.edu
913-758-6235
Berchmans Hall 207

Occupational Therapy Program Accreditation

The entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE鈥檚 telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA (2682) or (301) 652-6611, and its web address is (http://www.acoteonline.org).

Have Questions? Contact Us.

Jessica Sweet
Health Care Admissions
jessica.sweet@stmary.edu
913-758-6328

 

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913-758-6328

 

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星空影视 FAFSA Code: 001943