To earn a master's, you will need to participate in supervised fieldwork in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including general and psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, intermediate care facilities, nursing homes, individual’s homes, school systems, community centers and agencies, and private practice. After you earn your degree, you can take the national certification exam to become a licensed occupational therapist.
Mission
The mission of the occupational therapy program is to recognize that the program promotes
meaningful participation in all occupations and activities. Human populations are
diverse. Research and evidence-based practice are promoted for knowledge acquisition
and retention. The program will produce competent and critically thinking therapists.
The program values integrity, ethical behavior, respect for all people and accountability.
Program Accreditation
The program is accredited until the next on-site evaluation in 2030. Graduates are
eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapists
administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Upon successful completion of this examination the individual is certified to use
the title, Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). A score of more than 70% is required
for passing. As of July, 2013, 80% of students must pass the examination within one
year of
graduation. Most states require licensure to practice, however, state licenses are
usually based on results on the NBCOT Certification Examination.
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
WEBSITES
American Occupational Therapy Association https://www.aota.org/ American Occupational Therapy Association
1. General biology and lab
2. Human growth and development or lifespan class
3. College physics and lab or kinesiology
4. Anatomy and physiology I and II
5. Introduction to psychology
6. Abnormal psychology
7. Research
*Criminal Background Checks Mandatory Post Admission; Evidence of certain criminal
offenses and/or providing false information may result in inability to matriculate
through the program or sit for your national board exam.