Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
Program Vision: The vision of the UMHB Occupational Therapy Program is to prepare our graduates to meet the diverse and ever-changing occupational performance needs of local, national, and global communities through provision of high quality, compassionate, integrity-based occupational therapy services and commitment to lifelong learning.
Program Mission: To develop compassionate, well-prepared practitioners who possess a strong professional identity and love for lifelong learning and are prepared to engage in ethical evidence-based, entry-level practice, leadership, scholarship, and service.
Requirements for Graduation
Successfully complete all coursework with a grade of “C” or better and maintain a 3.00 GPA throughout the program.
All Level II Fieldwork must be successfully completed within 24 months of completion of didactic coursework.
ACCREDITED MASTER’S-DEGREE-LEVEL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
The 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 www.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 exam, 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.
Degree Requirements
Semester 1: Spring A
Semester 2: Summer A
| OCTH 6250 | Evidence-Based Practice in OT I | 2 |
| OCTH 6440 | Occupational Performance: Psychosocial Influences | 4 |
| OCTH 6315 | Therapeutic Processes in OT | 3 |
Semester 3: Fall A
| OCTH 6251 | Evidence-Based Practice in OT II | 2 |
| OCTH 6430 | Neuro Assessment & Intervention 1 | 4 |
| OCTH 6431 | Occupational Performance: Chronic Conditions | 4 |
| OCTH 6432 | Musculoskeletal Assessment & Intervention | 4 |
Semester 4: Spring B
Semester 5: Summer B
Semester 6: Fall B
Semester 7: Spring C