Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Program

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As of September 2009, the Occupational Therapy program will have only a summer entry, January admission is no longer available. Students, who have completed all their prerequisites and admissions requirements, may apply for early action by October 15, 2009.

• October 15, 2009 application deadline – This deadline is for an early action decision to secure your seat in the Occupational Therapy class which starts in July 2010.  Students must have ALL Occupational Therapy course prerequisites and admissions requirements completed when applying for this early action consideration.

• March 1, 2010 application deadline  -- This deadline is for all other students who may have outstanding requirements in progress which must be completed by the start of class in July 2010.

There are two tracks in the Occupational Therapy program. 

• The HAQBS track is a traditional full time, entry level program.

• The HAABS track is an OTA to OT weekend track which is only for those individuals who have completed an AAS degree in Occupational Therapy and are returning to complete their Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.

Welcome to the Occupational Therapy Program at Stony Brook University. We hope that the information provided here will help you understand the program of study, admission requirements and answer some frequently asked questions about Occupational Therapy.

Stony Brook Occupational Therapy is a recognized accredited program in a nationally acclaimed university. Consistent with the School of Health Technology and Management Mission Statement, we in Occupational therapy provide the highest quality education that fosters inter-disciplinary research, critical thinking, evidence-based practice and leadership.

On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Occupational Therapy Program at Stony Brook University I would like to wish you well on your journey towards becoming an occupational therapist and hope you seriously consider making Stony Brook your choice.

Please consider visiting us at one of our monthly Information Sessions or making an appointment to meet a member of the faculty individually.

Sincerely,

Christine Peters, PhD., OTR/L

Chairperson