Occupational Therapy

The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri is to improve the health and well-being of society by assisting people to optimize their participation in everyday life occupations. We achieve this mission through the integration of our: professional education of clinically innovative occupational therapists prepared to meet the dynamic occupational needs of people and communities across the lifespan; our steadfast commitment to service to our community and our profession; evidence-based practice; and commitment to scholarship, discovery, and clinical research to advance our profession.