Maryville University’s Occupational Therapy program is designed to expose students to the psychology, science, and math courses needed to enter into Maryville’s occupational therapy graduate program.
Maryville’s Freshman Direct Entry Occupational Therapy program combines an undergraduate and graduate education with rigorous training in the field of occupational therapy.
Occupational therapists must complete a master’s degree in order to gain certification in this fast-growing medical field. Maryville’s Occupational Therapy program embedded in psychology because we believe that psychology is uniquely suited to prepare students for the academic demands of a graduate program in occupational therapy.
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WHY MARYVILLE
When you complete Maryville’s freshman direct entry program you will prepare yourself to move into your Occupational Therapist master’s training. You can meet with expert faculty to help prepare you for your entry into the master’s program and a rewarding career as a occupational therapist.
Occupational therapy students traveled to Walt Disney World during winter break to learn valuable lessons in organization and how to serve others as participants in the Disney Youth Education Series for college students.
Maryville partners with corporate and civic organizations in the greater St. Louis region and beyond to provide students with opportunities to experience hands-on involvement in real-world projects. Partners of the university include:
• St. Luke’s Hospital
• SSM Health
• Barnes-Jewish
• Mercy
Outstanding faculty in psychology, science and mathematics will challenge you to achieve your full potential. Peter Green, PhD, program director of the psychology program, often engages in research to inform and enhance students’ learning.
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The need for occupational therapists is expected to increase as the large baby-boom generation ages. Employment for OTs is expected to rise 24 percent, much faster than all other occupations.
SALARY
TOP 10%
$120,750
MEDIAN
$84,270
JOB GROWTH
24%
ESTIMATED
through 2026
31,000 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
in this field:
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.