Mission
The UTEP Occupational Therapy Program is committed to excellence in providing students with an education rooted in occupation and driven by evidence-based values. We strive to develop progressive professionals who are critical thinkers, scholars, and leaders in the field to meet the unique needs of the border region.

Vision
The vision of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas at El Paso is to positively impact the field of occupational therapy through education, practice, and research. The OT program will become a leader in multicultural and multinational occupational therapy education producing entry-level occupational therapists who strive to maintain integrity of the profession, initiate necessary change in health care practice and policy, conduct evidence-based research, and integrate authentic occupational therapy practice with 21st century advancements in knowledge and technology