Behavior & Health

Behavior & Health

BS

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

OTD OTD/PhD Post-Professional OTD (online)

Rehabilitation Sciences

Rehabilitation Sciences

OTD/PhD PhD

About the Department of Occupational Therapy

We offer undergraduate, graduate professional, and graduate research programs in occupational therapy. We also have a distance education program online for practicing professionals, and an interdisciplinary doctoral program in rehabilitation sciences.

Ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

We’re proud that Boston University ranks among the world’s most esteemed educators of the next generation of leaders in occupational therapy. In fact, U.S. News & World Report’s latest graduate school rankings named Boston University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program  #1 out of 282 programs.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism

The Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to building and sustaining a vibrant community of scholars, students, and staff. We value diversity in our community, including diversity in individuals’ race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, heritage, language, immigration status and aspects of ability. Read our full statement and action plan with our commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Spotlights

New Frontiers in Digital Health

From apps to AI, sophisticated tools are helping Sargent faculty expand research and treatment opportunities

Providing Better Support to Disabled Survivors

OTD students present best practices at annual meeting of New York sexual violence counselors and survivor advocates
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Portrait of Sargent College Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Dan Fulford, PhD in Needham, MA on July 31, 2020. Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography

Striving to Connect – Dan Fulford Quoted in Science

Students Celebrate Occupational Therapy Day at the Massachusetts State House

Anne Escher Named to AOTA Roster of Fellows

Occupational Therapy Chair

Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy

Emily Rothman, ScD

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In the Department of Occupational Therapy, you’ll learn from and work closely with faculty who are remarkable in every sense. They’re interdisciplinary and internationally known. They write textbooks, conduct research, present findings at global conferences, serve on committees and task forces, and generally lead the profession. Our faculty love sharing their experience, knowledge, perspective, and projects with students. You’ll find them accessible, supportive, and passionate about teaching. Our Faculty

Program Directors

Program Director, Rehabilitation Sciences and Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

Simone V. Gill, PhD, OT, OTR, FAOTA
Karen Jacobs
Associate Dean for Digital Learning & Innovation and Program Director, Online Post-professional OTD | Clinical Professor

Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA
Jen Kaldenberg
Progam Director, Entry-Level OTD and Clinical Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Jennifer Kaldenberg, OT, DrPH, MSA, OTR, SCLV, FAOTA
  • Office 617-353-2728; Cell 857-225-5975; FW Fax 617-358-3475
  • jenmk@bu.edu
Program Director, Behavior & Health and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

Robin Newman, OTD, OTR, CLT, FAOTA

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