WHY CHOOSE KEAN UNIVERSITY?

COMMUNICATION

The student is continuously informed about occupational therapy department policies, scholarship information, job opportunities and current issues within the field from the moment of 1st year orientation through commencement.

DIVERSITY

A commitment to diversity results in a student population that increasingly reflects the diversity of the University on the whole, as well as the surrounding communities.

EDUCATION

Many faculty members have earned or are currently working towards their doctoral degrees.

EQUALITY

All students follow the same schedule and are taught by all faculty members.

EXPERTISE

Faculty members, most of whom continue their therapeutic practice, bring diverse clinical and teaching expertise to the program. Up to the minute clinical skills and reasoning are brought directly the student in our classrooms.

FIELDWORK

An integral part of the occupational therapy education process, our level one fieldwork is scheduled throughout two entire semesters, rather than condensed to two weeks. This design allows the student time to process and integrate information acquired.

FOUNDATION

Our curriculum, based on a developmental model, provides students with a strong theoretical foundation upon which practice is integrated.

HISTORY

Our thirty-year history has produced hundreds of quality, competent practitioners and researchers.

INTERACTION

A comprehensive approach to program evaluation, used in a systematic, continuous manner, allows us to identify potential concerns and to make timely revisions and or additions to our curriculum and department policies.

MATCHMAKING

The student is carefully matched to their level I and II fieldwork sites. Abilities, personality, learning style, location and facility needs are all taken into account.

MISSION

The occupational therapy program, philosophy, curriculum design and methods of instruction are dedicated to the mission statement of Kean University, resulting in a powerful academic program.

RESEARCH

Linking education with real-world practice, the occupational therapy department is committed to the research agenda and to developing the evidence base needed to provide quality services.

SUCCESS

A retention policy/program is designed and maintained to help each student successfully complete the program.

SUPPORT

The student is provided with personal academic advisement throughout the OT program.

UNDERSTANDING

Each faculty member is involved in curriculum development and program evaluation processes, ensuring that all faculty and staff maintain an understanding of the curriculum and needs of the program.

VALUE

Kean University is renown for its excellent value, the highest quality education with the lowest tuition rates. Our tuition is among the lowest of New Jersey’s fine state colleges and universities.