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Master of Occupational Therapy
Program
(Entry Level Program)
St. Ambrose offers the only
program leading to a registered occupational therapist
degree in the state of Iowa. The two plus three year program
consists of liberal arts education prerequisites emphasizing
biological and social sciences, and three years of
professional occupational therapy course requirements
including internships.
Students may enter the
program as an undergraduate or graduate student. If you have
not yet earned an undergraduate degree, you will need to
complete a baccalaureate degree by the end of you second
year in the program and will be considered a graduate
student your third year. If you have already earned a
baccalaureate degree, you will be considered a graduate
student throughout your enrollment.
The professional coursework
is arranged along life-span development and includes five
semesters on campus with the final semester including 24
weeks of full-time field experience. Within the three year format, students will
have the opportunity to complete their undergraduate degree (if an
undergrad student) and enroll in
electives, special topics or independent study courses that will enrich
their educational experience.
Transfer
Students or Occupational Therapy Assistants - Please read!
Accreditation
St. Ambrose University's
Master of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
(ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association
(AOTA):
- 4720 Montgomery Lane
PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
301/652-2682
Program graduates are
eligible to sit for the national certification examination,
administered by the National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful
completion of this exam, the individual will be an
occupational therapist (OTR). In Iowa, and in most
states, a professional license is also required for
practice. The NBCOT exam typically serves as the
licensing exam but students will need to apply separately
for licensure. Please note that students will be asked
to answer questions related to felony convictions. A
previous felony conviction may affect a students ability to
set for the NBCOT certification exam or attain state
licensure.
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