Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
To complete the Occupational Therapy Master ’ s Program at Gwynedd Mercy University successfully and graduate , students must complete all 6 terms of the professional Occupational Therapy Program which includes 1 extended term for full-time Level II fieldworks . While enrolled in the Program , students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater to remain in good standing . Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 will be placed on probation and will have two terms to raise their GPA to 3.0 or greater . A GPA of less than 3.0 after two terms on probation may result in dismissal from the Program . A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required to be eligible for participation in Fieldwork Level II course experiences . All students must complete Fieldwork Level II course experience within 24 months following completion of academic preparation .
Graduation Requirements , Tuition , and Fees
The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years . Students under the OCTD track who complete their Bachelor of Health Science degree in Occupational Science must successfully complete terms 4-6 ( see OCTD Curriculum above ) of 38 graduate credits , earn a minimum final GPA of 3.0 , and complete all Fieldwork Level II course experiences within 24 months following completion of academic preparation . Students under the OCT track must successfully complete terms 1-6 ( see OCT Curriculum above ) of 77 graduate credits , earn a minimum final GPA of 3.0 , and complete all Fieldwork Level II course experiences within 24 months following completion of academic preparation . Graduate tuition for the Occupational Therapy Program can be found on the university ’ s Financial Aid and Tuition website and OT Program Fees are $ 170 for each academic term ( summer , fall , spring ). The OT Program fee pays for membership to AOTA , POTA , Hello Note EMR , Typhon student tracking and e-portfolio , APA training , OTKE testing , program polo shirt , ExamSoft testing software , and NBCOT exam review materials / course . Additional costs to the students can include : graduate health insurance ; Complio clearance , health and wellness tracking ; American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid , CPR , and AED certification ; health clearances ( e . g ., annual flu shot , physical , and immunizations ); uniform attire if a fieldwork site holds dress requirements ; transportation to the university and fieldwork sites ; and required books / course materials ( approximately $ 2,000 / year ).
Accreditation , Certification , and Credentialing Requirements 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 6116 Executive Boulevard , Suite 200 , North Bethesda , MD 20852-4929 . 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 .
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