A Degree, A Profession, A Vocation

Welcome to the home of Lenoir-Rhyne College's Human Occupation Studies and Occupational Therapy Division.

Our Mission

Consistent with the mission and goals of Lenoir-Rhyne College, the Occupational Therapy Division of the School of Health Sciences seeks to:

• Build upon the foundation established in the liberal arts curriculum for development of the whole person, with emphasis on relationships between wellness and quality of life.
   

• Strengthen the sense of vocation which draws students to the profession of occupational therapy

• Develop the capacity for responsible leadership in using occupation to reduce disability and promote health within individuals, institutions, and communities.

Division faculty address the mission through ongoing review of

• Curriculum
• Outcomes of classroom and community-based learning experiences
• Quality of student experience and progress

Faculty attempt to exemplify this mission through commitment to excellence in teaching, community service and lifelong learning.