Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is a 24-month program. The curriculum consists of 76 hours and focuses on training high-quality occupational therapists for the rural region of Eastern Oklahoma. In addition to the professional programming within the coursework, cultural sensitivity education to the American Indians served in the area is integrated throughout the curriculum. The program is designed to meet the requirements for the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association for professional accreditation. The program addresses the curricular standards of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Professional Licensure Disclosure:
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 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda,
MD 20852-4929. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611 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 American Indians 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
Retention and Progression Standards
A student enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program must maintain a 3.0 grade point average or above in all didactic and field experience course work. Any student earning a GPA below 3.0 is placed on probation. Once on probation, the student has 9 hours of coursework in order to bring his/her GPA up to a 3.0. Students failing to achieve the 3.0 GPA are suspended from the Graduate College and the program.
Students must receive a grade of "C" or above in each course taken within the curriculum. Students earning grades below a "C" may not progress to the next semester's courses. The students must retake the course the next time it is offered and must petition the program's faculty. Once they retake the course and receive a grade of "C" or above they may resume their progression through the curriculum.
Graduation Rate
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20/19 | 95% |
| 2022 | 20/18 | 90% |
| 2023 | 20/20 | 100% |
| TOTAL | 60/57 | 95% |
Pass Rate on NBCOT Certification Examination
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
| Graduation Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% |
You are invited to an Occupational Therapy Open House!
Location:
Muskogee Campus, Mike Synar Center, Room 214
Times & Dates:
Call 918-444-5216 for times and dates.
For more information and to reserve a seat, please contact Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at 918-444-5216 or email us at ot@nsuok.edu.
Occupational Therapy Course Sequence
Make your transition to NSU as smooth and seamless as possible.
Visit Transfer Student Services for more information.
Occupational Therapy Program Faculty
Margaret Bates, OTD, OTR/L, CEAS
Occupational Therapy Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor
Julie Estes, OTD/OTR
Clinical Assistant Professor
D. Scott Wengerd, D.Min, MOT, OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
