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Vision
To become an acknowledged worldwide leader in the health and rehabilitation sciences. To be responsive to and actively shape the changing health care environment.
Achievements
Over the years, U.S. News and World Report's "Best Graduate School" rankings have consistently found the graduate programs at Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College to be among the best in the country. As a leader in the field, BU Sargent College is the only private institution in the country with three nationally ranked programs in the health and rehabilitation sciences.
Boston University's premier Master of Science program prepares dynamic healthcare professionals to become leaders who are expanding knowledge and critical thinking in occupational therapy through excellence in education, research, practice, service, and policy development. This program continues to actively shape healthcare through its internationally recognized research.
Boston University, founded in 1839, the fourth largest independent university in the United States, is a hub of academic and scientific activity. With more than 3,400 faculty members and more than 30,000 students, it is one of the nation's leading research-based universities. Within the University, 17 Schools and Colleges offer more than 250 degree programs. Academic departments and research institutes serve as small communities for students and scholars, who also participate fully in the excitement and variety of the larger University community. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredits Boston University.
Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy at BU Sargent College is dedicated to promoting the health, well-being and quality of life of persons experiencing disability. Students in the occupational therapy programs receive outstanding preparation for roles in both traditional settings and newly emerging areas of need.
BU Sargent College's distinctive interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach combines challenging coursework, custom-tailored clinical placements, and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty who are leaders in their fields. Students are encouraged to question, think critically, evaluate objectively, and search for new answers to exciting challenges in the evolving arena of health and social services. Our learning environment fosters the development of human values and effective interpersonal skills that are the mark of outstanding health professionals.
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