| 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 in any major who wish
to become occupational therapists. Students who have entered the program have held degrees in a wide range of
majors including psychology, biology, health or rehabilitation sciences, kinesiology, exercise science, nutrition,
art, theatre, dance, recreational therapy, industrial design, special education and business.This professional
program includes academic courses, a research project, and fieldwork experiences. This program prepares students
to take the Certification Exam administered by the National board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
(NBCOT) and to enter the profession.
| Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure |
| 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, including Virginia, 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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