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Program Description for Occupational Therapy, Master of Science	View Basket

Provider

Western Michigan University

Date of last update

2/15/2013

Description

This entry-level program for non-therapists is designed to prepare the student to treat clients with various disabilities, and to be eligible for certification as an occupational therapist after successful completion of the Master of Science. This twenty-eight month program of combined academic and clinical education is intended for the student who has a baccalaureate degree in an area of study other than occupational therapy. It consists of 70 semester credit hours with 40 semester hours in professional undergraduate courses and 30 semester hours of graduate courses. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. A.C.O.T.E., 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, 301-652-2682. Graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and are eligible to apply for licensure/registration in those states regulating the practice of occupational therapy.

Contact Name

Richard Cooper

Contact Phone Number

(269) 387-7260

Contact URL

http://www.wmich.edu/ot/academics/grad/

Course Length

64 Credit Hours

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for regular admission to this program, each applicant must present evidence of the following criteria: An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in the most recent 60 hours of undergraduate and graduate academic course work. Because admission is considered competitive, the academic criteria listed above should be considered as minimum standards.

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Master of Science

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, see financial aid on WMU web site

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

30 Days

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$32,448

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

Yes, 960 hours

New Program

Completion Rate

100.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

Follow-up information is available for 32 out of 85 graduates:

Number Employed:	15
Number in Related Training:	0
Number in the Military:	0
Number Self-Employed:	0
Number not in any of these categories:	17

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Training-Related Placement Rate

Not Available

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Average Starting Wage

Not Available

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Program Description for Occupational Therapy, Master of Science