Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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 for the Occupational Science Program are as follows : PLO1 : Explore the relationship between occupation and development , and how occupation changes over the life course . PLO2 : Differentiate how people organize their daily lives through occupations , and create personal and sociocultural meanings of occupation . PLO3 : Distinguish between the individual and societal function of occupation , the relationship between occupation and contexts , and the experience of occupational engagement . PLO4 : Discover how , when , where , and why people choose and engage in their occupations . PLO5 : Analyze the relationship between occupation and health , participation and wellbeing . PLO6 : Consider the impact of economics , environmental issues and government policies on people ’ s occupational opportunities and choices . PLO7 : Evaluate the effects of occupational disruption and occupational deprivation , occupational apartheid , as well as overriding issues of occupational justice .
For major requirements : See Program Handbook and curriculum sheets . Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression , and Retention
There are three modes of entry into the Occupational Science program totaling no more than 20 undergraduate students per cohort per year .
Traditional Freshmen Admission Up to 15 students will be eligible for entry as first- year students . High school seniors should achieve a 3.1 high school GPA on a 4-point scale , 1080 combined Math & Reading SAT with a Math score of at least 500 , or at least a 22 on ACT with no subsection under 20 . ( Applicants who choose not to submit SAT and ACT test scores must provide one letter of recommendation from a high school science teacher and schedule an in-person or virtual admissions interview with the Admissions team .)
Internal Transfers A select number of undergraduate students at GMercyU can apply to change their major to Occupational Science . Current GMercyU students who would like to apply for a change of major to Occupational Science , need to complete a change of major application and email it Dr . Thomas Mernar , Program Director of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Programs at
mernar . t @ gmercyu . edu between April 1st and May 1st . To be eligible for a change of major to Occupational Science , students must have completed 24 or more credits at Gwynedd Mercy University by the end of the spring semester , maintained a cumulative GPA of a 3.1 or greater , submitted the change of major application to Dr . Thomas Mernar between April 1 and May 1 , and completed an in-
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