Dr. Julia Arau OTD, OTR/L, serves as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. Dr. Arau graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Roberts Wesleyan University, received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Le Moyne College, and completed a Post-professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at Bay Path University with a specialty track in higher education. During her clinical practice, Dr. Arau focused on pediatrics offering treatment addressing feeding, sensory, and motor concerns. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and baking.
Dr. Julia Arau
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor- DOTD 7700 Foundations of Occupational Therapy
- DOTD 7701 Occupational Therapy Process and Practice
- DOTD 7710 Health Care Delivery Systems and Teams
- DOTD 7714 Pathophysiology in OT
- DOTD 7715 Fieldwork I: Psychosocial Occupational Performance
- DOTD 7735 Fieldwork I: Adult/Older Adult
- DOTD 7741 OT Assessment and Intervention in Childhood
- DOTD 7745 Fieldwork I: Child/Youth
- DOTD 7750 Fieldwork Level IIA
- DOTD 7760 Fieldwork Level IIB
- B.S. Psychology - Roberts Wesleyan College
- MSOT - Le Moyne College
- OTD - Bay Path University
Professional Memberships
- New York State Occupational Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Licensure/Certification
- New York Occupational Therapy License number 024840
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: 404113
- Massachusetts Occupational Therapy License: 12800
- Connecticut Occupational Therapy License: 5377
- Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding Trained
- The Listening Program Certified Provider
Presentations
- Arau, J (April 2022). Maximizing experiences on level II fieldwork to prepare for the transition to practice. New York State Occupational Therapy Association Student Conclave 2022.
- Arau, J (April 2021). Practical tips for the transition to practice. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, AOTA INSPIRE 2021.
- Berkowicz, J. (April, 2020). A Continuing Education Course to Prepare Occupational Therapy Students for the Transition from Occupational Therapy Student to Practitioner. Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Lecture Series. Bay Path University. Longmeadow: Massachusetts.
- Berkowicz, J. (November, 2019). Preparing Occupational Therapy Students for the Transition from Occupational Therapy Student to Practitioner. Guest lecturer for Worcester State University Master of Occupational Therapy Program.
- Berkowicz, J. (October, 2019). Preparing Occupational Therapy Students for the Transition from Occupational Therapy Student to Practitioner. Guest lecturer for Lemoyne College Lunch and Learn.
- Berkowicz, J. (October, 2019). Medication Management: Who is on Your Team. Hartford Hospital. Hartford: Connecticut.
Institutional, Community, and Professional Service
- Clinical faculty for Quinsigamond Community College Therapy student for Level I Fieldwork placement at Integrated Children’s Therapies Inc.
- Clinical faculty for Quinsigamond Community College Therapy student for Level II Fieldwork placement at Integrated Children’s Therapies Inc.