MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Overview
Courses

Accreditation

NSU's entry-level occupational therapy master's degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is https://acoteonline.org/. Graduates of the program will be 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 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professional competencies in communication and a commitment to professional growth through life-long learning.
Demonstrate ethical awareness, compassion, cultural sensitivity including tribal mores unique to Native Americans in Eastern Oklahoma, and cultural responsiveness when providing interventions and planning programs.
Demonstrate leadership skills that advocate for individuals and groups, promote the profession and improve the service delivery of occupational therapy.
Demonstrate entry-level practice competencies based upon a comprehensive understanding of human occupation and occupational performance to select and competently apply clinical assessments and therapeutic strategies.

M.S. in Occupational Therapy Curriculum - 76 hours

Total Hours - 76

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Muskogee

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What Can I Do With A Major in Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapists can work in the following areas:

Hospitals
Skills Nursing Facilities
Public Schools
Outpatient Pediatric and Adult Facilities
Community-Based Facilities
Mental Health Facilities

Program Chair:

Dr. Margaret Cash

bates01@nsuok.edu

918-444-5218

Did You Know?

Occupational therapist ranked #10 in Best Health Care Jobs in U.S. - New and World Report

Program Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Pre-reqs with grades of "C" or better
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application through OTCAS
3 Letters of Reference
Official Transcripts to OCTAS
Completion of CASPer assessment
40 observation hours through OTCAS
On-campus interview

Application Deadline

February 1st

*Fees include: facility fee, student activity fee, infrastructure fee, cultural/scholastic lecturer fee, student ID fee, technology services fee and remedial course fee, if applicable. NSU courses taught at off campus locations or online might have additional fees assessed. These totals are tuition and fee estimations per program based on the current catalog year. Books, supplies and some fees may not be included.

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