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The University of Kansas
Overview
The University of Kansas / Department of Occupational Therapy Education is located in Kansas City, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Occupational therapy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Therapeutic science | |
| Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) | Occupational therapy |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
218
Applied
49
Accepted
48
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | April 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | 40 hours of paid work or volunteer experience working directly with people with special needs, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, program statement of interest, bachelor's degree with 40 hours of prerequisite work, minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 24 hours of master's-level research |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | ||
| IELTS: Recommended |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
152
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.61% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.66% |
| White or Caucasian | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.66% |
| Asian | 2.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.29% |
| Unknown | 1.32% |
Gender
Male (11%)
Female (88%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Impact of sensory processing in everyday life; improving balance, motor skills, and independence with community nonprofit organizations serving people with special needs; improving self-confidence and self-sufficiency with poverty-based services in community; working with autism population in a community-wide aquatics program; improving quality of life of people living with cancer and chronic illness |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 12,331 |
Location & Contact
Address
Mail Stop 2003
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States
Contact
Dr. Winifred W. Dunn
Professor/Chair
Email: wdunn@kumc.edu
Phone: 913-588-7195
Fax: 913-588-4568
Professor/Chair
Email: wdunn@kumc.edu
Phone: 913-588-7195
Fax: 913-588-4568
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