The purpose of the Post-Professional Degree Program in Occupational Therapy is to prepare occupational therapists for the roles of advanced practitioner, clinical researcher, innovator, collaborator, leader, teacher, manager, and advocate in order to enhance the ability of people to engage in healthy occupations.  The Practice Certificate Program focuses on the practice side of the profession, promoting the value of developing more specialized expertise in a specific area of practice.  Students who complete this program may be encouraged to continue their advanced education as part of their professional development plans.