Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
year ( the first three terms in the MSOT Program ) and complete the remaining three terms of 37 graduate credits of the MSOT Program as an Occupational Therapy major .
OCT Track A select number of post-baccalaureate students who major in Occupational Therapy can complete 6 terms
of 77 graduate credits .
Preparation for Professional Licensure Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by NBCOT ®. After successful completion of this exam , the individual will be an Occupational Therapist , Registered ( OTR ). In addition , all states require licensure 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 . ACOTE accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states ’ educational requirements in all states , the District of Columbia , and Puerto Rico . Students graduating from an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the NBCOT ® certification exam and apply for licensure in all states , the District of Columbia , and Puerto Rico .
Program Learning Outcomes The seven program learning outcomes of the MSOT program are as follows : PLO1 : Demonstrate the use of foundational knowledge of practice , critical and creative thinking , effective communication , teamwork , and problem solving to effectively function as an intra- and inter- professional team member . PLO2 : Design and implement client-centered practice that is inclusive of client cultural values , beliefs , needs , and abilities . PLO3 : Demonstrate effective use of the occupational therapy process to design and implement occupationbased practices across multiple contexts of service delivery . PLO4 : Demonstrate reflective , ethical reasoning and action to support the occupational needs of individuals , groups , communities , and populations . PLO5 : Employ the use of evidence-based practice to inform clinical reasoning during intervention planning and implementation across multiple contexts of service delivery . PLO6 : Make a plan for lifelong learning and professional development to support professional advocacy , leadership , and continued practice competency . PLO7 : Promote occupational justice to the occupational needs of disadvantaged individuals , communities , and populations .
For major requirements , see Program Handbook and curriculum sheets .
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression , and Retention Admission criteria for entry into the OT Program are based on one of two paths of entry . First , undergraduate Occupational Science dual degree students can enter the OT Program after the spring of their junior year . Second , post-baccalaureate entry-level Master ’ s applicants can enter the OT Program .
Academic Criteria for Admission for the OCTD Track After the undergraduate Occupational Science dual degree students complete their senior year , they can enter into the graduate student portion of the program ( OCTD Track ).
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