Lynne F. Murphy, EdD, OTR/L


Associate Professor
Director of Admissions

Dept. of Occupational Therapy
Health Sciences Building, 3305-J
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858

252-744-6193

murphylyn16@ecu.edu
OTADMISSIONS@ecu.edu (for all admission-specific matters)

Educational Background

  • Ed.D. in Instructional Technology, Towson University
  • M.S. in Health Science Administration, Towson University
  • B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Towson University

Professional Interests/Research

  • Occupational therapy education, including instructional methods, clinical reasoning, universal design for learning and interprofessional education
  • Cancer survivorship and occupational engagement
  • Transportation planning for older adults who are planning for driving retirement
  • Equine-assisted therapeutic services

Publications and Presentations

    Selected Honors and Awards

    • 2015: Award of Excellence, Maryland Occupational Therapy Association
    • 1992: Outstanding Practice, Maryland Occupational Therapy Association

    Teaching Responsibilities

    • OCCT 6001 Occupation and Movement
    • OCCT 6002 Occupational and Movement Lab
    • OCCT 6300  Therapeutic Use of Human Occupations III
    • OCCT 6350  Therapeutic Use of Human Occupations III Lab