About Us

The Baylor University Department of Occupational Therapy offers three programs using innovative, learner-focused, elevated instructional technology:

Map of U.S. showing Baylor OT students and alumni locations, with yellow for Entry-Level OTD and green for Post-Professional OTD. — *Across the country, Baylor OTD students and alumni are empowering individuals to engage in occupations that support health, purpose, and well-being*.

Mission

To prepare practice scholars, educational innovators, and professional leaders who use clinically meaningful research in the implementation of best practice to meet the changing demands of the Occupational Therapy profession.

Our Teaching Philosophy

Baylor’s occupational therapy faculty embrace a learner-centered approach that fosters discovery, strengthens clinical reasoning through scholarly inquiry, and cultivates awareness of self and others. This foundation supports client-centered, evidence-based practice and ethical decision-making.

Students are also encouraged to explore the broader dimensions of occupational therapy, including the dynamic relationship among occupational performance, social participation, and Christian values.

Curricular Threads

Guided by Baylor’s mission and values, our faculty developed five curricular threads that unify the OTD program into a cohesive framework. These threads provide the foundation for the program’s learning outcomes and shape how students engage with the profession and its role in health care and the community:

Clinical Reasoning Process
Occupation-Focused View of Humanity
Client-Centered Service Delivery
Servant Leadership
Scholarly Practice

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Baylor’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs will be able to:

Apply clinical reasoning throughout the occupational therapy process, based on critical analysis, reflection, and a dedication to excellence.
Explain the positive relationship between occupation and health, recognizing the occupational nature of humans as a core philosophical basis of the profession.
Deliver client-centered care grounded in the principles and values of occupational therapy, with a steadfast commitment to Christian values and identity.
Exhibit servant leadership, developing specialized competencies that address the needs of individuals and communities worldwide.
Engage in scholarly practice and lifelong learning, advancing professional growth through critical inquiry and continuous development.