The first three year of the program take place at C-SC and the last two years at Washington University. The three-two agreement offers students the opportunity to gain both knowledge and thinking skills offered by our liberal arts education and also the knowledge and skills of the profession of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is an applied social and biological science. It has the potential to benefit persons of all ages whose ability to engage in life tasks has been impaired by physical or mental disease, injury. Occupational therapy helps individuals develop, regain or retain the skills needed to learn, play, earn a living and take care of personal needs.
Occupational therapy is a challenging and diverse health profession.
It requires the sensitivity to perceive the world form another viewpoint, as well as the intelligence to understand the abilities and limitations of human beings. It requires imagination and character, a curiosity and commitment to science, and a desire as well as ability to work with people. In January of 1999 and 2000 seven students who applied to Washington University's OT program were all accepted. Seven students chose Washington University and two St. Ambrose University. In January 1998, seven students applied for admission to the Washington University OT program and all were accepted.