Racial injustice was…. UFOT alumni practice in diverse settings, lead research, and hold state and national occupational therapy leadership positions. Celebrating distinguished and visiting alumni during UF Homecoming How do I apply? Latest News. All OT News. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. Not only in the classroom where our classes are taught by experts in the field of occupational therapy, but in addition to that, we do work very hard to give our students just a multitude of clinical experiences in a wide array of settings with diverse populations.
So they're not only getting theoretical or foundational knowledge, but the clinical application piece is strong and important to us as well. So the students get to apply the theories and interventions that we learn while things are still fresh in our mind. And I think this is one of Touro's greatest qualities. And what attracted me to Touro was the small class sizes while still having the benefit of a much larger university system. Resources that we would need as a student that would facilitate things like conducting research, which was important to me to do while I was here.
And it's growing. Students who have a prior felony conviction are urged to contact the above mentioned certification and licensing boards prior to the start of the program to determine their potential to practice as an occupational therapist. While we recognize this to be a privacy issue, it is recommended that the student disclose this information to the Fieldwork Director before fieldwork placements are sought.
We accept applications once per year beginning on October 1st. The deadline for submitting applications and application materials is on February 1st of each year. However, we recommend submitting the application as soon as possible as we admit on a rolling basis and can therefore fill the class before February 1st.
In that event, we will close the application process. Students must also apply to the university via Cal State Apply separate from the program application. For Fall program , applications will become available October 1st. The curriculum is organized around the core principle of participation in occupation to promote health, well-being, and social inclusion. The curriculum is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and competencies necessary to become qualified as a generalist in occupational therapy practice within four semesters of graduate academic study and six months of supervised fieldwork experience.
There is broad exposure to current and emerging practice areas with a wide range of populations, conditions, and ages.
Request Info Visit Apply. Program Overview. Full Description The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy MSOT program at New England Tech allows certified occupational therapy assistants to expand on their academic and clinical experience to become leaders in their profession.
Related Programs. This distinctive post-professional program offers certified occupational therapists the opportunity to expand their academic and clinical experience to become advanced practitioners. Rehabilitation Sciences, BS Hybrid. This innovative program allows students from various background like health sciences, engineering, and interior design to support individuals with disabilities.
Program Outcomes By the end of the occupational therapy program, students will become dynamic, well-rounded professional level practitioners prepared for contemporary practice as evidence by the ability to: Demonstrate a depth and breadth of understanding of foundational and OT theoretical knowledge and its practical application for all aspects of service management.
Apply advanced knowledge and skills to OT assessment, outcome prediction, and planning of service delivery. Integrate information and experiences to detect and solve problems, and think logically, flexibly, and critically about client and managerial questions. Demonstrate mastery of the human dimension by contributing to and leading in a rapidly changing society with respect to advances in technology, and changes in legislation, reimbursement, health care delivery and social contexts.
Continuously value and take responsibility for professional development and life-long learning and encourage these qualities in others. Care for society and their profession by consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethics and standards of practice for occupational therapy. Courses Offered For the latest listing of courses offered, please review our University Catalog here.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy MSOT classes meet five weekends in each week academic term, generally every other weekend. Every OT course is taught in a hybrid format with some class time occurring in person and some class time online.
At the beginning of each term you will receive a detailed schedule giving the exact time and location of all your classes.
How large will my classes be? The average size for a class is about 20 students; however, larger and smaller classes occur from time to time. Lab classes in the MSOT program will have about 12 students for one instructor and one lab assistant. How much time will I spend in lab? About one third of your MSOT courses consist of laboratory work. In order for you to get the most out of your laboratory experiences, you will first receive an explanation of the theory behind your lab work.
Where do my classes meet? The majority of classes meet at the East Greenwich campus during assigned on-campus weekends. Yes, this program is tailored for people who hold an associate degree and certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. How long should it take me to complete my program? To complete your degree requirements in the shortest possible time, you should take the courses outlined in the prescribed curriculum. In this term program a student may complete the requirements in as little as 30 months.
Students must complete all course work including general education classes before being eligible for the full-time clinical education that is completed in terms 9 and Is NEIT accredited?
Graduates of this 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. Do I need a certain grade point average to enter the program?
Yes, you will need a 3. The transferability of a course is always up to the institution to which the student is transferring. Students interested in the transferability of their credits should contact the Office of Teaching and Learning for further information.
An official transcript from the other institution must be received before the end of the first week of the term for transfer credit to be granted for courses to be taken during that term. Students must complete the last 60 quarter credit hours at NEIT as a residency requirement. Will this affect my course work or the length of the program? Individual cases will be evaluated by the MSOT Program Director upon receipt of an official transcript from the degree granting institution.
How many credits do I need to acquire my Financial Aid? Students entering the MSOT program will be eligible for various forms of financial aid, including loans. See your financial aid officer for additional details. What does my program cost? The cost of your program will be as outlined in your enrollment agreement, along with your cost for books and other course materials.
Is there a charge if I take courses during the intersession? All courses can be scheduled during the standard schedule. If you choose to take a course during intersession, you will be charged per your enrollment agreement. Students should consult with the Financial Aid Department regarding the availability of their financial aid.
What kind of employment assistance does NEIT offer? The Office of Career Services assists NEIT students and graduates in resume writing, interviewing skills, and the development of a job search strategy. Graduates seeking employment at the completion of their program will also be expected to participate fully in their job search.
No institution can, and NEIT does not, guarantee employment or a specific starting salary to its graduates. Where will job opportunities exist? Will this program prepare me for a national certification exam?
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