Mission
The fundamental mission of the department of occupational therapy supports the mission of UTRGV and College of Health Professions by:
- Preparing entry-level occupational therapy professionals capable of meeting the challenges of health care and community environments of the growing international and multi-cultural populations of the south Texas region,
- Transmitting knowledge that results in exemplary and caring practice, and
- Engaging in and promote scholarly inquiry and services which support the occupational health and wellness of the community and beyond.
The preservation, transmission, and creation of knowledge result in exemplary and caring practice.