Occupational Therapy Department
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 entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for candidacy 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. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
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
For more information, please contact:
Hattiesburg Campus
Assistant Professor and Occupational Therapy Program Director
akelly@wmcarey.edu
Hattiesburg Campus
Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
npage@wmcarey.edu
