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OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3+2 DEGREE OPTION) Occupational therapists enjoy meaningful and rewarding work, helping people improve or regain their abilities to accomplish the activities or “occupations” of everyday living. As an occupational therapist, you might help adults with an orthopedic injury regain use of their hand and arm, allowing them more independence. Or, you might enable young children with development delays improve their ability to play and participate in school. Program Highlights • Only university in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area that offers a 3+2 dual degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy • Occupational Science majors are guaranteed entry into the MSOT program the summer after their junior year as long as they meet eligibility criteria. • Newly renovated, state-of-the-art classroom and occupational therapy labs to give you hands-on practice without leaving campus CAREER OUTCOMES • Small class sizes and individualized faculty advisement to help you succeed • Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), which serves to enhance the public understanding of the occupational therapy profession through professional development, fundraising, social media, community service, and social activities. Learn more about the Occupational Science program!