Occupational Performance

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Program Type

Major
Degrees Offered

B.A., B.S.
School

Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences

Prepare for a rewarding career in a flourishing field of contemporary health care. Transition into our graduate program in occupational therapy (MSOT or DOT) as a senior.

What You'll Learn

You’ll gain prerequisite knowledge and skills for advanced studies in occupational therapy through coursework in psychology, human anatomy, and other foundational areas. At the beginning of your senior year, you’ll enter our professional occupational therapy program and proceed to complete 12 graduate-level OTH courses toward your MSOT or DOT.

Get a Head Start on Your Career: You’ll position yourself to graduate from our MSOT or DOT program and sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam a year early by earning a total of 36 OTH credits during your final undergraduate year.
Develop Practical Expertise: This program incorporates diverse experiential learning opportunities, including OT Pro Bono Clinic observation activities during years one through three and full-fledged practice experiences during year four. As you discover your strengths through hands-on engagement, expert faculty mentors who prioritize teaching will remain close at hand to offer you personalized guidance and support.
Lay a Solid Foundation for Excellence: At the University of Mary and particularly in the Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences, we acknowledge and celebrate the fundamental sanctity of human life and the innate dignity of the human person. Throughout your four years on campus, you’ll cultivate a holistic view of health and happiness rooted in transformative Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine wisdom.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

Giving the median annual salary for occupational therapists as $96,370, the reports that nationwide employment in the field of occupational therapy has the potential to grow by at least 11% — nearly three times the national average for all occupations — through 2033. New jobs will continue to open as the population ages and increasing numbers seek treatment for disabilities associated with senescence.

Career Paths

Occupational Therapist
Wellness Consultant
Educator
Entrepreneur

Featured Faculty

Janeene Sibla, OTD, EdD

Associate Dean of Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences, Chair of Occupational Therapy, Director of Occupational Therapy (Bismarck & Fargo)

I serve as Chair of the Occupational Therapy Program and have had the opportunity to develop the program from an entry level master’s degree to the doctorate degree, as well as establish sites in Billings, MT and Fargo, ND. I am a life-long learner and enjoy working with other educators. Personally, I am married to my husband, Brad and we have two grown daughters, with families of their own. We enjoy travelling, spending time outdoors, and gathering with friends and family. I also like to spend my time being creative through crocheting, paper crafts, and quilting.

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