Begun in 1918, the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy is known for its strong scientific base of practice centered on the concept of human performance, the opportunity to learn from professors who are scholars and researchers in their respective fields, and a fully integrated academic and clinical program. In addition to the traditional method of matriculation, a student may choose the 3-2 option. This method blends three years at a contracted liberal arts college with two years at Washington University, allowing the student to earn a B.S. in the original major and an M.S. in occupational therapy in only five years. A research Master of Arts degree in disability and rehabilitation studies is also offered. This program offers advanced study to occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, speech language pathologists, audiologists, psychologists, and related practitioners.
Research questions center on understanding mechanisms that suffort daily life.
Research is conducted at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals and in community practice sites. The Washington University library system has worldwide access and holds more than 2 million volumes. Financial Aid Students are eligible for various University, state, and federal scholarships and loans. Merit scholarships, which include a minority merit scholarship, are awarded annually. Minority student book scholarships are available.