Grand Valley State University Occupational Therapy

  • A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics. Find colleges offering occupational therapy degree.
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    • Job Description
      Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health. Read more about postsecondary health specialties teachers in our career profile section.
    • Job Description
      Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to disabled persons. Read more about occupational therapists in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Holland-Grand Haven, MI

      • Total Employment: 60
      • Average Annual Salary: $66,960
      • Average Hourly Rate: $32.19
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 104,500
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 131,300
      • Percent Job Growth: 26.80%
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Occupational Therapy
     Total
    Overall
    All Students20
     
    By Gender
    Male-
    Female20
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian-
    Hispanic-
    White19
    Unknown1
     
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    This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Michigan
    Eastern Michigan University
    • Address Not Available
      Ypsilanti, MI 48197
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 58
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Saginaw Valley State University
    • 7400 Bay Rd
      University Center, MI 48710
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Wayne State University
    • 656 West Kirby Street
      Detroit, MI 48202
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 24
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Western Michigan University
    • 1903 West Michigan Avenue
      Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 108
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Small City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Alpena Community College
    • 665 Johnson St
      Alpena, MI 49707
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: No Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year
     
     
     
    Delta College
    • 1961 Delta Road
      University Center, MI 48710
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 4
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year
     
     
     
    Grand Rapids Community College
    • 143 Bostwick Ave NE
      Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year
     
     
     
    This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in Michigan
    Baker College of Flint
    • 1050 West Bristol Road
      Flint, MI 48507
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 10
    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: No Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Calvin College
    • 3201 Burton SE
      Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    •  
    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008

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