Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2018-19 NSU Graduate Catalog Program: Occupational Therapy, M.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Occupational Therapy, M.S.OSRHE Program Code: 151 Major Code: 7900 Purpose The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is a 30-month program and is housed in Muskogee. The curriculum consists of 81 hours and focuses on training high-quality occupational therapists for the rural region of Eastern Oklahoma. In addition to the professional programming within the coursework, cultural sensitivity to better address the needs of American Indians served in the area is integrated throughout the curriculum. Specialty Accreditation The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program 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. ACOTE’s telephone number is 301-652-6611; www.aota.org. It also addresses the curricular standards of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Credential Requirements Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered(OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure. Background checks and drug screens will be required for all students. Documentation of health and immunization status will be needed prior to fieldwork experience. Student Learning Outcomes
Admission Policies and Procedures The Occupational Therapy Program accepts one cohort of students per year with a maximum cohort size of 20. All application materials must be received by July 1 for consideration for inclusion in the cohort beginning the following January. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the class is full. The members of the program’s Admissions Committee will review application materials, and the top applicants will be invited to the Muskogee campus for an interview. Once interviews are complete, admission decisions will be made, and applicants will be contacted by mail regarding the decision of the committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the program with updated contact information. The Admissions Committee determines admission and scoring criteria. Weighed in admission decisions are GPA, prerequisite GPA, GRE scores, application essays, recommendations, and interview scores. Potential admission decisions include acceptance with no conditions, acceptance with conditions, waiting list, and non acceptance. Individuals who are accepted with conditions must meet the conditions and present proof of completion of the conditions prior to beginning the program. All individuals receiving acceptance letters must return a signed document related to his/her acceptance of the place in the cohort by the established deadline. Failure to return the letter may result in loss of the spot in the class. Admission Requirements Applicants must allow time for application materials to be processed. Official transcripts and Graduate Record Examination results take 4-6 weeks to be received. Additional time is required for these materials to be processed by the Graduate College. Occupational therapy assistants applying to the program may use work experience to substitute for the required observation hours.
Application Procedure
Advanced Placement, Transfer of Credit, Credit for Experiential Learning Individuals accepted in the program are expected to enroll in and successfully complete each course in the program with a grade of “C” or above. No credit is given for courses completed in other educational programs. The program does not offer advanced placement or credits for experiential learning. Retention Standards A student must maintain a 3.0 grade point average or above in all didactic and field experience coursework. Students must pass all courses in order to progress in the program. Program Dismissal Standards Students who fail to either earn the grade point average (3.0) or meet retention criteria will be placed on academic probation for one semester. If the deficiency/deficiencies is/are not corrected by the end of the probationary semester, the student will be suspended from the program. The student may apply for re-admission into the program one time after one year. Graduation Standards
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Occupational Therapy Prerequisite RequirementsThe following prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or above prior to beginning the program. Questions regarding course equivalency may be directed to the program director. Individuals may apply to the program prior to completion of prerequisite courses, but must develop a plan that addresses the completion of the required prerequisite courses. This plan should be included with the program application. Introduction to Psychology (3 hours) Abnormal Psychology (3 hours) Lifespan Human Development (3 hours) Sociology or Anthropology (3 hours) Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours) Medical Terminology or Medical Vocabulary (1-3 hours) Physics I (4 hours) Statistics (3 hours) | ||||
M.S. in Occupational Therapy Curriculum - 81 hours | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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OCTH 5013 - Introduction to OT | ||||
OCTH 5023 - Functional Human Anatomy | ||||
OCTH 5133 - Occupational Analysis | ||||
OCTH 5153 - Occupations Through the Lifespan | ||||
OCTH 5042 - Client Care Skills | ||||
OCTH 5123 - Group Dynamics & Communication | ||||
OCTH 5173 - Neuroscience | ||||
OCTH 5002 - Introduction to OT Evaluation | ||||
OCTH 5222 - Cultural Competency for OT | ||||
OCTH 5343 - Conditions I | ||||
OCTH 5063 - Movement in Occupations | ||||
OCTH 5903 - Research in Occupational Therapy | ||||
OCTH 5253 - Psychosocial Eval & Intervention | ||||
OCTH 5811 - Level I Fieldwork A | ||||
OCTH 5632 - Research Practicum I | ||||
OCTH 5353 - Conditions II | ||||
OCTH 5242 - Community & Emerging Practice | ||||
OCTH 5115 - Physical Dis Eval and Intervention | ||||
OCTH 5821 - Level I Fieldwork B | ||||
OCTH 5245 - Pediatric Eval & Intervention | ||||
OCTH 5831 - Level I Fieldwork C | ||||
OCTH 5912 - Research Practicum II | ||||
OCTH 5313 - Management in Occupational Therapy | ||||
OCTH 5283 - Technology & Fabrication in OT | ||||
OCTH 5901 - Fieldwork Seminar | ||||
OCTH 5846 - Level II Fieldwork A | ||||
OCTH 5872 - Synthesis Seminar | ||||
OCTH 5856 - Level II Fieldwork B | ||||
OCTH 5882 - Transition Seminar | ||||
Total Hours = 81 | ||||
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