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Whether students enter our Programs straight out of high school, from another college or while pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy (OT), all Jefferson graduates are prepared for successful careers.
Check out a recap of our spring semester! Our latest newsletter shares faculty, student and alumni news, including efforts to increase diversity in the OT field, Jefferson's efforts in preparing OTs to work in mental health areas, and the intersection of OT and design.
U.S. News and World Report ranked Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Occupational Therapy as the #6 program in the country.
Learn how the current emphasis on health and wellness has expanded the role of occupational therapy into preventive and educational arenas. Our programs are ranked nationally and provide an array of educational experiences that will lead to successful careers.
All Occupational Therapy Master of Science Programs and the Doctoral program are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
Phone: 301-652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org
On September 9, 2016, leadership from Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University signed an agreement approved by both Boards of Trustees to combine the two institutions. On July 1, 2017, the integration was made official with the announcement of the combined institution, Jefferson University.
Applicants who are interested in learning more about the integrated University can do so by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions Page.
Department of Occupational Therapy
Jefferson College of Rehabiliation Sciences
901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-503-8011
Admissions Office
Phone (toll-free): 1-877-533-3247
Phone: 215-503-8890
E-mail: TJU.Admissions@jefferson.edu
Any complaints related to the program by persons other than students or employees of TJU can be directed to Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L, Department Chair.
Phone: 215-503-9509
E-mail: Catherine.V.Piersol@jefferson.edu