College of Education and Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy Department

At the successful conclusion of this MSOT degree program, students will:

Have acquired, as a foundation for professional study, a breadth and depth of knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences, and an understanding of issues related to diversity
Be educated as a generalist with a broad exposure to the delivery models and systems used in settings where Occupational Therapy is currently practiced, and where it is emerging as a service
Have achieved entry-level competence through a combination of academic and fieldwork education
Be prepared to articulate and apply Occupational Therapy theory and evidence-based evaluations and interventions to achieve expected outcomes as related to occupation
Be prepared to be a lifelong learner, and keep current with evidence-based professional practice
Uphold the ethical standards, values, and attitudes of the Occupational Therapy profession
Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant in the supervisory process
Be prepared to advocate as a professional for the Occupational Therapy services offered and for the recipients of those services
Be prepared to be an effective consumer of the latest research and knowledge bases that support practice and contribute to the growth and dissemination of research and knowledge

(Accreditation Standards for a Master’s-Degree-Level Educational Program for the Occupational Therapist. Am J Occup Ther, 61 (6), 641-651.)

04/04/2012