The Occupational Therapy Program at San Jose State University (SJSU) is one of the best established programs in the West. Founded in 1943, our national reputation for excellence is based on a superior academic curriculum, distinguished faculty, and accomplished graduates. What is Occupational Therapy?Occupational Therapy is a field in which one can bring together a variety of interests -- medicine, psychology, psychiatry, work activities, music, art, dance, and crafts (adopted by the Representative Assembly, American Occupational Therapy Association, March 7, 1981). |  |
The term "occupation" means all the activities that occupy meaningful day-to-day living, including work, self-care, and leisure. Occupational Therapy is a health profession that helps people who have been affected by accident or injury, disease, aging, developmental delay, or psychological disability to make the necessary lifestyle changes to become more self-sufficient and independent.
The Mission of the Occupational Therapy Department at San Jose State University is to develop occupational therapists for positions of responsibility and leadership in a culturally diverse society. To that end, the program is dedicated to graduating occupational therapists who use a client-centered approach that supports the client's engagement and participation in meaningful occupations in context.
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Department of Occupational Therapy
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San José, CA 95192-0059
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