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Philosophy of School

Occupational therapists see humans as complex beings in a process of continuous adaptation that is influenced by the environment and by the capacity for intrinsic motivation.
 
The philosophical assumptions of the School of Occupational Therapy are based on a belief in the occupational nature of human beings. We believe that humans are active beings with individual needs and socio-cultural demands for self-care, work, play, and rest. The configuration or balance of these factors must be appropriate to the particular life stage and socio-cultural context of the individual to achieve optimal growth and development.

We believe that each person has the potential to function as an integrated whole, interacting with other persons and with many environments.  We believe that individuals have creative and adaptive capacities that flourish best in occupational environments that offer optimal levels of opportunity, challenge, and support.

We recognize that occupational performance and roles may be disrupted by developmental delays, disease, and emotional or physical trauma, as well as by environmental factors.  We understand occupational therapy as a dynamic process that uses occupation to elicit adaptation which enables clients to prevent as well as remediate dysfunction.  Thus, we assert that each individual has the right to a meaningful existence and that the individual has the right to seek maximum potential.  We recognize that the full potential of occupation as a therapeutic tool requires increased research and knowledge development about humans, occupations, and occupational environments.  We believe that full societal participation is the goal of occupational performance.

Facts About TWU

êThe only OT program in Texas to be ranked in the Top Ten Programs by US News and World Report, (The closest Texas program is UT Health Science at 23rd)

Ranking with such Universities as University of Southern California, University of Illinois, Boston University to name a few. 
 

êTWU’s Master of Occupational Therapy program is well established. Unlike other programs in Texas that are just beginning the MOT degree, TWU has graduated master’s entry-level practitioners for 30 years.

êTWU faculty are nationally known.  Their publications are in most of the OT textbooks.  However, at TWU there’s an important difference, these well-known scholars are also the same faculty who teach in our entry-level programs.

êTWU faculty developed the Theory of Occupational Adaptation.  This model of treatment is taught in OT education throughout the world.
 

êMany of our graduates are now Directors of OT programs, or key faculty members at other educational programs throughout the U.S.

Our graduates consistently score well above average on the national exam necessary for licensure.

êOur current graduates inform us they are receiving several position offers within three months of their initial search, many are being offered signing bonuses and relocation assistance. 
 

êThe School of Occupational Therapy was recently re-accredited by ACOTE and given the highest recognition by receiving a ten year accreditation -- the maximum number of years possible--awarded to programs of high standing and proven excellence.

êMany of our Faculty have served or are serving in key positions throughout State and National Occupational Therapy Associations and organizations.

êTWU is the only school in Texas to offer post-professional degrees for occupational therapists. We have a national reputation for providing advanced level education. Our PhD in occupational therapy is the only such program at a state-supported university in the U.S.
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