DePaul University Occupational Therapy

DePaul University Occupational Therapy Official page for DePaul University's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.

The entry-level occupational therapy master's degree program is fully accredited by ACOTE.

Join us in welcoming our newest Occupational Therapy cohort! ✨These future OTs crushed their orientation and officially ...
09/10/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest Occupational Therapy cohort! ✨

These future OTs crushed their orientation and officially kicked off classes this week! We are SO excited to see all the incredible things this group will achieve. The energy they brought was unmatched!

Speaking of energy... talk about some serious OT school spirit! Check out this UNREAL back-to-school OT-themed nail set created by one of our incredibly talented incoming students! 💅🍎 This is the kind of passion and creativity we love to see in our future therapists. How amazing are these details?! (Swipe to see the close-up!)

Wishing everyone a fantastic first week of classes! Let’s make this a great quarter!

A huge shoutout and thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOTA volleyball mixer on North Avenue Beach this past we...
09/09/2026

A huge shoutout and thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOTA volleyball mixer on North Avenue Beach this past weekend! We had an incredible time and are so grateful for all the support.

It was amazing to see so many familiar faces and, even better, the new ones! This event was a wonderful collaboration between our 2nd year students and our incoming cohort. It was the perfect bonding activity to get everyone together to meet and build connections before the quarter officially begins.

Starting strong and building community right from the start. Here’s to a great year!

A massive congratulations to our first-years!🎓 Their first year is officially in the books. After a tough finals week, t...
08/19/2026

A massive congratulations to our first-years!🎓

Their first year is officially in the books. After a tough finals week, these students are officially 50% of the way to becoming practicing Occupational Therapists.

They’ve grown so much this past year, and we are incredibly proud of their dedication to this program and field. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the second half of their journey!

Huge congratulations to our first year OT student David Gaines on being selected for the 2026–27 AOTA Rehabilitation & D...
08/14/2026

Huge congratulations to our first year OT student David Gaines on being selected for the 2026–27 AOTA Rehabilitation & Disability SIS Internship!

Through this national leadership role, David will collaborate directly with AOTA committee members on behind-the-scenes initiatives including drafting research spotlights, creating practice resources and infographics, and highlighting practitioner profiles across the country.

We can’t wait to see the impact you make on the national stage, David! 👏



Image Description: A promotional graphic from DePaul University College of Science and Health Occupational Therapy Program titled “STUDENT SPOTLIGHT.” Below the heading, a short text block introduces David Gaines as a first-year OT student interested in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation, detailing his goals for the internship to build a foundation in advocacy and network with the national OT community. At the bottom, a website link is included

What an incredible past weekend we had, marching and showing our support at the Disability Pride Parade in Chicago! It w...
07/27/2026

What an incredible past weekend we had, marching and showing our support at the Disability Pride Parade in Chicago! It was such a great opportunity for us to come together, advocate for inclusion, and celebrate diversity.

07/16/2026

Thinking about a career in Occupational Therapy? Learn how DePaul University’s Occupational Therapy Program can prepare you for this essential and rewarding field!

We are hosting upcoming Q&A Information Sessions. This is your best chance to meet with faculty, understand our unique curriculum, and get all your application questions answered.

The best part is you can choose the format that works for you! Our upcoming sessions are offered both in-person AND online!

🔗 Click the Link in our Bio to Register for the session of your choice.

Have more questions about the program? As shown above, you can also email us directly at [email protected].

07/14/2026

Takeover Tuesday: A Day in the Life with Aishtyn! 🎬✨

Ever wondered what it’s really like to navigate the first year of the DePaul OT program? In today’s video, Aishtyn is taking us behind the scenes for a full look at her routine, from morning prep and lectures to how she unwinds after a busy day on campus.

DePaul MSOT is making headlines! 🗞️We are so proud to celebrate these future OTs whose evidence-based research was recen...
07/13/2026

DePaul MSOT is making headlines! 🗞️

We are so proud to celebrate these future OTs whose evidence-based research was recently published in the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA) The Communiqué! 📝✨

🔹 Amaya Rivera & Cynthia Pham –
“Relationship Between Disability Demographics and Employment Outcomes.” Their work partnerned with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to highlight actionable steps for advancing workplace access and inclusion.

🔹 Emmie Hood, Riley Turner, & Frederika Shero – “Navigating the Return to Work.” Their research dives deep into neurorehabilitation and acute care, focusing on healthcare policy, psychosocial adjustment, and the clinical return-to-work process for newly disabled individuals.

Our students continue to show what it means to advocate for inclusive, client-centered practice. Head to the link in our bio to read their full feature pieces on the ILOTA blog!



🔹 Amaya Rivera & Cynthia Pham – “Relationship Between Disability Demographics and Employment Outcomes.” Their work partnerned with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to highlight actionable steps for advancing workplace access and inclusion.

🔹 Emmie Hood, Riley Turner, & Frederika Shero (alongside Dr. Molly Bathje) – “Navigating the Return to Work.” Their research dives deep into neurorehabilitation and acute care, focusing on healthcare policy, psychosocial adjustment, and the clinical return-to-work process for newly disabled individuals.

Meet our 2026 COTAD Chapter Board Members! We are so excited to introduce the incredible student leaders heading up DePa...
07/10/2026

Meet our 2026 COTAD Chapter Board Members!

We are so excited to introduce the incredible student leaders heading up DePaul’s chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)! Our chairs are dedicated to fostering community, empowering dialogue, and advocating for diverse, inclusive, and equitable practices within healthcare and our own program.

Swipe through to get to know Xander and Alexis, and see what they love about DePaul OT!

Developing our clinical skills and developing film!Instead of the usual quick phone pictures, we brought a Polaroid came...
06/16/2026

Developing our clinical skills and developing film!

Instead of the usual quick phone pictures, we brought a Polaroid camera into the lab to document our orthotics fabrication process. Just like molding custom splints, these instant prints are all about patience, precision, and capturing the moment by hand!

Instant prints for instant feedback! 📸



Image description: Polaroid pictures of DePaul OT students making orthotics in lab

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