There are two scholarships available. Technology is used to help students become exceptional therapists so the department has specific equipment that most therapists use. Faculty members arrange for the newest techniques to be demonstrated in the classroom or via fieldtrip. Two graduate courses are offered online via internet. Depending on your area of interest there are many career paths to choose as an occupational therapist.
Salaries vary based on the region of the country, demand for therapists, and reimbursement trends.
Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Because of current limits on reimbursement for therapy services, the increase is expected to occur in the second half of the projection period. It is expected that the demands for occupational therapists should continue to rise as a result of individuals requiring therapy services. Many more elderly persons will need occupational therapy services because of extended lifespans and living with chronic illnesses. Many more children will need occupational therapy services because of technology that enables premature infants to survive.