Internships and Fieldwork
Students in the occupational therapy graduate program will complete two, full-time internships, lasting 12 weeks each, working in the field under the direction of experienced therapists. More than 300 fieldwork sites affiliated with the Springfield College Department of Occupational Therapy extend across the country and offer a wide range of experiences with people with differing disabilities and conditions, with different treatment approaches, and in various practice settings. Our full-time academic fieldwork coordinator will work closely with you to arrange field placements that help you meet your professional goals.
Career Outlook
Want to know more about employment outlook for occupational therapists? Visit the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Job Link.
Careers
In a recent survey of 2022-23 graduates, 100 percent of students in the biology program who responded reported being employed. A sampling of our 2022-2023 graduate employers and job titles is below.
| Company Name | Job Title | Location |
|---|
| Tempus Unlimited | Personal Care Attendant | Agawam, MA |
| LEARN Behavioral | Behavior Technician | Springfield, MA |
| Murphy Avis | Personal Care Attendant | Springfield, MA |
Graduate School
Many students go on to advance their education in programs at Springfield College graduate programs, such as the Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Occupational Therapy (OTD)
