Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has a rich history of educating occupational therapy students for over 45 years. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center entry-level occupational therapy degree program has requested Candidacy Status to transition from a Master of Occupational Therapy degree to a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from ACOTE®. To learn more or to apply to our program, please visit our Doctor of Occupational Therapy Website (OTD)
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education awarded the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Occupational Therapy Program accreditation for a period of 10 years 2015/2016 through 2025/2026. The occupational therapy 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. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) is a not-for-profit credentialing agency that provides certification for the occupational therapy profession through administration of a national certification examination. NBCOT serves the public interest by developing, administering, and continually reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent practice in occupational therapy. The NBCOT also works with state regulatory authorities, providing information on credentials, professional conduct, and regulatory and certification renewal issues. As graduates of a NBCOT recognized occupational therapy education program at the post-baccalaureate degree level, OUHSC students are eligible to take the NBCOT national certification examination. After successfully passing the NBCOT national certification examination, individuals become an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Oklahoma, like most states, requires licensure to practice, and acquiring a state license is based on successfully passing the NBCOT Certification Examination and initial national registration. It is important to note, that any arrest, charge, or conviction for a felony or a misdemeanor may not only affect a student's ability to attend certain clinical sites for clinical education and fieldwork, but it may also affect a graduate's ability to sit for the certification examination or obtain state licensure. Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online.
Below are the graduation rates from the Master of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2017-2019
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 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.
Last reviewed: October 27, 2020
Curriculum Notes *To meet the broad healthcare needs of Oklahomans, the University of Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Program offers our program in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Students physically attend courses and labs on one of the two campuses. Lectures are broadcast between the two campus which provides the opportunity for students to receive a rich and diverse education from regional experts in the field.
Course Descriptions
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences College of Allied Health The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 1200 N Stonewall Avenue, Room 3092 Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1215
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