Graduate Entry-Level Post-Baccalaureate
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814- 3449; phone number 301-652-6611 and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of the NBCOT exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. All Occupational Therapy students must complete Level II fieldwork within 24 months of completing undergraduate or prerequisite coursework and all graduate work must be completed within 24 months of the start of the first level II fieldwork practicum (OT 608). A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. The University’s Career Services Office can provide assistance with resume preparation, interviewing, and job searches. The Graduate Entry-level post-baccalaureate Program requirements are as follows:
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