Overview

Our Department of Occupational Therapy is ranked #7 nationally and #1 in the Delaware Valley by U.S. News and World Report. Whether students begin their journey at Jefferson straight out of high school, with a bachelor's degree, or with an entry-level degree in occupational therapy, all Jefferson graduates are prepared for successful careers.

Jefferson leads the way in healthcare education with the use of innovative teaching strategies, including state-of-the-art simulation, standardized patients & consumer instructors, and targeted interprofessional education opportunities allowing students to learn alongside peers in other health, medical, and design professions. All classes are taught by innovative, highly experienced faculty, many of whom are involved in funded research, service, and training projects. Faculty and students have an opportunity to collaborate on projects based in Jefferson Elder Care, the Center for Outcomes & Measurement, and the Autism Center of Excellence.