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考虑到职业治疗计划? Here are answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions about Occupational Therapy.

典型的每周课程安排是怎样的?

Classes are traditionally held Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. 下午4:30.m. Fridays are reserved for fieldwork and capstone experiences, course workshops, and office hours.

我为什么要选择博士学位?

A master’s degree will prepare you to be a generalist practitioner and direct care provider of occupational therapy services. A doctoral degree pushes you further than generalist practices – the capstone sequence involves in-depth knowledge exposure in an area of interest which can be clinical practice, 研究, 政府, 领导, 计划和政策的发展, 宣传, 教育, 理论发展.

OTD毕业生更有可能成为教育工作者, 拥有自己的事业, and be involved in scholarly 研究 and professional presentations and publications. These graduates are also more likely to receive awards, 和赠款, 和教学职位(Smallfield), Flanigan, & 谢尔曼,2019). As an OTD, you are prepared for professional engagement and advancement to 领导.

How many students are accepted into the program each year?

美高梅mgm平台的平均队列规模通常是10名学生. Our facilities are capable of allowing a maximum of 32 students in each cohort.

你们提供奖学金或其他经济援助吗?

作为对你辛勤工作的肯定, 美高梅mgm平台奖励每个被录取的学生20美元,000 OTD奖学金. A limited number of on-campus graduate assistantships are also available. Students typically fund tuition through loans or private sources. You will be billed at an equal rate throughout the program. 

Our office of Student Financial Services is available to answer all your questions and to discuss your unique degree affordability plan! 电子邮件studentfinancial@罗伯茨.Edu或致电585-594-6150.

如何让我的申请脱颖而出?

We look for students with strong communication skills, 牢牢把握时间管理, 令人钦佩的职业道德, and a genuine passion for the field of occupational therapy. One tip to stand out is to submit a two-page application essay where you can demonstrate those skills.

是否需要特定的专业?

No, you may apply with a bachelor’s degree in several different disciplines, as long as you meet certain prerequisite requirements. 例如, some of our students enter the program with these majors: Psychology, 生物学, 教育, 物理治疗, 运动科学, 医学预科, 和更多的.

Can I apply while my prerequisites are “in progress”?

是的. It is common to have “in progress” prerequisite courses when you apply. Students may be accepted on a conditional basis until all prerequisites are met. Mark the prerequisite as being “in progress” in your OTCAS application and inform your admissions coordinator. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the program in August and require official transcripts to be submitted as soon as they are available.

Acceptance to the OTD program is contingent on you earning a B- or higher in all prerequisite courses.

我可以注册为兼职学生吗?

The OTD program is a full-time, in-person program. It is designed as a cohort group where students complete a series of courses in sequence. Due to the sequential nature of the program and graduation requirements, 不接受非全日制注册. 

我可以安排参观校园吗?

是的! We are pleased to welcome visitors to our campus and brand new OTD facilities. We offer a number of on-campus events as well as visits on an individual basis.

Please reach out to your admissions coordinator at otd@罗伯茨.edu 安排您的访问. 美高梅mgm平台很乐意带你四处看看!

罗伯茨位于哪里?它是什么样的?

Roberts’ campus is just 15-minutes west of the city of Rochester. We’re proud to share small-town accessibility with big-city services, 文化和美食的繁荣景象, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. The cost of living in Rochester is below the national average and offers affordable housing options.

Rochester is a health-care industry hub with opportunities for occupational therapy in many different settings. We are home to two major health-care systems and Roberts has a well-known and reputable presence within this industry.

How is faith integrated in the Roberts OTD program?

Imagine learning in a place where you're constantly surrounded by faculty and staff who genuinely care about you and your individual goals and who continuously pour their time and expertise into helping you succeed. As a community committed to a rich Christian heritage and God-honoring diversity, we believe the best 教育 addresses each person in his or her entirety—as a physical, 心理, 社会, 理性的, 精神存在.

Our students come from many faith backgrounds and have different religious and spiritual perspectives. 作为罗伯茨的学生, you can trust and know that you are welcome and that your thoughts, 信仰的角度来看, 和/或世界观将永远受到尊重, 不管你在罗伯茨的前途如何. There is no religious requirement to the graduate program. Besides considering spirituality as part of occupations, religion is not integrated into the program. If you desire, you may use all of our on-campus resources.

We aim to be a place of safety and comfort, whatever that might look like for you. You will never have to face anything alone at Roberts.

校园内有研究生宿舍吗?

是的! We encourage you to reach out early as we have a limited number of on-campus graduate housing spots and find they book quickly. 接触student_life@罗伯茨.Edu或访问: http://go.goudounet.com/age-grad-housing-offer.