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First Professional Master of Occupational Therapy Degree Program

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health & rehabilitation profession that is anticipated to grow rapidly into the 21st century. Occupational therapists provide services to individuals of all ages who have physical, developmental, emotional and/or social deficits. Because of these conditions, individuals need specialized assistance in learning functional skills, which enable them to live independent, productive & satisfying lives. This graduate degree program is campus based and not currently available through distance learning.

An occupational therapist selects therapeutic procedures that are meaningful to the individual receiving treatment & are designed to achieve improved functional outcomes. For example:

As an occupational therapist, you design therapeutic activities specific to the patient to ensure that the injured or disabled person functions as independently as possible. OTs utilize these skills in numerous settings. OTs practice in public & private schools, hospitals, hand therapy clinics, home health agencies, or in private practice.

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Degree Program

The Institute of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) as a first professional degree to those candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree and the recommended prerequisites. The entry-level or first professional Master of Occupational Therapy Degree program differs from an advanced MOT Degree in that it is designed for individuals who graduate with a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than OT and who have completed coursework appropriate to entering an OT program. Upon graduation, you are prepared to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) licensure exam necessary to practice Occupational Therapy. A felony conviction may effect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or to attain state licensure.

Program Director

Karen S. Howell, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, directs the Master of Occupational Therapy program. She has 22 years of academic experience & has received several awards as an outstanding educator. She presently teaches neuroscience to both OT and PT students, the Introduction to Occupational Therapy, and research courses to OT students. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Howell at khowell@usa.edu.

Program Features

• Small class ratios promoting development of close relationships with both faculty & peers.
• An interdisciplinary educational curriculum where occupational & physical therapy students take classes & work together as commonly practiced in clinical settings.
• Well-educated & experienced faculty who are attuned to student needs.
• Multiple admissions per year - Fall, Spring, and Summer trimesters.
• The community of St. Augustine is ideal for student life.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Recommended prerequisite course work (students who have not completed prerequisites will need to submit with their application, a plan of study indicating that the remaining courses will be completed prior to program enrollment. Some substitution may be considered in consultation with the Program Director):
  

• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above is preferred; however, the grade trend of the applicant will be considered.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) combined minimum score of 1,000 for the verbal and quantitative sections. Applicants may be admitted with lesser scores if sufficient evidence of potential success in the MOT program is provided with the application. Test must have been taken within the last five years. The University's GRE Institutional Code Number is 5325.
• Volunteer or observation experience (volunteer hours, work hours, observation hours, etc.) is required.

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Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year is $8,400 per trimester.*

Fieldwork
Fieldwork (clinical internship) is part of the curriculum & may require that a student temporarily relocate. The student is responsible for the cost of travel & other associated expenses. It is a requirement that students complete all Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of academic preparation.

Career Information
Occupational Therapy is one of the fastest growing professions within the health care field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Occupational Therapy in the Employment of wage and salary workers in health services by occupation, 2004 and projected change, 2004-2014.

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Entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Curriculum

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Trimester I	Course Title	Hours
HSC 5001	Research I: Scientific Inquiry/Critical Thinking	2
HSC 5100C	Applied Human Anatomy	4
HSC 5213C	Skills and Procedures	4
HSC 5741C	Applied Medical Physiology	4
OCT 5801	Foundations of OT	3
Total Hours 17
Trimester II	Course Title	Hours
OCT 5010	Research Proposal	2
HSC 5122C	Biomechanics	4
HSC 5416	General Pathology	3
HSC 5700	Wellness and Prevention	3
OCT 5802	Fieldwork 1A	1
OCT 5100	Professional Forum	2
OCT 5300	Evaluation and Assessment	4
Total Hours 19
Trimester III	Course Title	Hours
OCT 5030	Research Seminar I	1
OCT 5125C	Biomechanical Interventions	4
HSC 5151C	Clinical Neurosciences	5
HSC 5142	Child Development	3
OCT 5406	Psychosocial Interventions	4
HSC 5800	Gerontology	3
OCT 5803	Fieldwork 1B	1
Total Hours 21
Trimester IV	Course Title	Hours
HSC 5351 ONL	Pharmacology	2
OCT 5070	Research Seminar II	1
OCT 5216C	Physical Modalities for OT	2
OCT 5610C	Neurorehabilitation Interventions	4
OCT 5620C	Pediatric Interventions	4
OCT 5630C	Assistive Technology & Community Service	4
HSC 5610 ONL	Administration and Management	2
Total Hours 19
Trimesters V and VI	Course Title	Hours
OCT 5005	Clinical Reasoning	1
OCT 5701C	Orthotics & Prosthetics	3
OCT 5809	Mock Clinic	2
OCT 5810	Exit Exam	1
OCT 5813	Fieldwork IIA	12
OCT 5824	Fieldwork IIB	12
Total Hours 31
Other	Course Title	Hours
IDS 5802	Independent Study	Variable

For more information or if you have any questions about the program, please email dhartley@usa.edu or call 1-800-241-1027.

*The University of St. Augustine reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and fees without notice. The costs provided by the Enrollment Services office are for the current or upcoming academic term and may change for future academic terms.