Occupational Therapy Department
NEW PROGRAM BEGINNING FALL 2025:
This program is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The Department of Occupational Therapy at William Carey University anticipates accepting its first cohort of Master of Occupational Therapy students (traditional and OTA to MOT) for the Fall 2025 academic term.
Called to Empower
Have you been called to help people improve the quality of their daily lives? William Carey University’s Department of Occupational Therapy programs enable you to learn from exceptionally qualified faculty in a team-oriented, hands-on environment with the goal of helping people enhance their level of independence in all areas of their lives.
Your Future Starts Here
Whether you are a first-time student or a working professional seeking to advance your career, William Carey College of Health Sciences has a place for you. We are excited to connect with you and guide you on your way toward joining the next generation of leaders and difference-makers in the global community!
The Master of Occupational Therapy Program at William Carey University is candidacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301-652-6611); email accred@aota.org. For additional information related to the programs accreditation status, click here.
Meet the Director
Dr. Angie Kelly
Dr. Kelly is an assistant professor and the director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program within the College of Health Sciences at William Carey University.
Before joining William Carey University, Dr. Kelly has contributed to the profession of occupational therapy with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings including academia at Faulkner University College of Health Science OTD program, school-based settings, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings for pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree from Rocky Mountain University School of Health
- Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi
- Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT Certification
- Mississippi Occupational Therapy License
- Alabama Occupational Therapy License
- University of Southern California and Western Psychological Services (USC/WPS), Sensory Integration Certification
