| Entry Level O.T. Master's Program (M.S.O.T.) |
VCU offers an entry level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy designed for persons who
have at least 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree, or an undergraduate degree not in Occupational Therapy who wish to
become occupational therapists. This professional program includes academic courses, a research project, and fieldwork
experiences.
| Accreditation |
| This 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, P.O. Box 3122, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-2682. Graduates
of the program 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 this exam, the
individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, 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 are required to complete Level II fieldwork within
the timeframe established by the program. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT
certification examination or attain state licensure. |
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