About Us
Two fully accredited degree options for entry into the occupational therapy profession.
Marleigh, an MOT student, and Alyssa, an OTD student, work together to learn how the features and settings of a powered wheeled mobility device can facilitate function in a kitchen environment.
Personalized educational attention with 1 to 4 faculty to student ratio.
Dr. SueAnn Woods instructs three occupational therapy students on measuring grip strength using a hand dynamometer.
State of the Art Laboratory and Simulation Facilities
Award winning educator, Dr. Breanna Adkins, provides sensory based occupational therapy interventions to a young child.
Award winning highly qualified faculty with speciality certifications.
- Teaching awards (4)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (1)
- Board Certified in Pediatrics (1)
- Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification (1)
- Specialty Certification in Low Vision (1)
- Certified Hand Therapist (2)
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (1)
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (1)
- Assistive Technology Provider (1)
- Seating & Mobility Specialist (1)
- Certified Dementia Provider (1)
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement (1)
- Perinatal Mental Health (1)
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (1)
First OT education program in West Virginia with first graduating class in 1999. Now over 1000 graduates.
Division of Occupational Therapy Mission
The West Virginia University Division of Occupational Therapy exists to educate current and future occupational therapy professionals on the power of occupation to foster effective solutions for maximal participation in everyday living, enhanced quality of life, and lifelong health and wellness for all people. We are committed to cultivating resilient, confident, and culturally aware professionals who promote the distinct value of occupational therapy with accountability, honesty, and purpose. Graduates from our program will be empowered to transform lives locally and globally through participation in scholarly activity, research, and service to the community.