Occupational Therapy Dual Admission Program
North Central College
Key Information
Campus location
Naperville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 870 / per credit
Application deadline
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Introduction
The North Central College dual admission bachelor's/master of occupational therapy program is exactly what you need to get your career as an occupational therapist off to the right start. This innovative opportunity provides five outstanding students direct admission to the College's master of occupational therapy (MOT) degree program as incoming freshmen. With the security of dual admission, you will have a clear pathway to achieving your goals. You can focus on your undergraduate studies while connecting early with graduate faculty, advisors, and students. Our experienced, talented faculty will help you every step of the way, including preparing you to get the proper certification to become an Occupational Therapist.
Dual Admission Benefits
Employment for occupational therapists is projected to grow 27 percent by 2024, much faster than the national average for all careers. Consequently, admission to MOT degree programs is becoming increasingly competitive with colleges offering a limited number of seats. The Dual Admit program gives you the opportunity to secure your seat, meet the requirements of the program, and know with confidence that a seat is waiting for you.
The North Central dual admission program also saves you the time, worry, and expense of applying to graduate programs while still working toward your undergraduate degree.
At North Central, you will benefit from a strong liberal arts foundation that aligns with the mission of the occupational therapy program, featuring accomplished, highly regarded faculty, small class sizes allowing for extensive personal attention, numerous career development and extracurricular opportunities, and much more.
Occupational therapists work with people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, loss of limbs, or other disabilities. The professional (entry-level) MOT program will provide you with a diverse curriculum along with professional experiences. You will develop the knowledge, leadership ability, and ethical behaviors necessary to become a purposeful and competent occupational therapist.
Additional benefits include:
- Streamlined application process
- A clear road map to completing your prerequisite coursework
- No requirement to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test
- Focused, personalized faculty mentoring with the MOT program director every semester
Curriculum
The Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a two-year program including two summer terms. All courses in the program are required and sequential. The program requires the completion of 82 credit hours through courses offered online, traditional and blended, as well as two 12-week Level II Fieldwork experiences.
Degree Requirements
82 credit hours to include:
- MOCT 500 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- MOCT 501 - Theories in Occupational Therapy
- MOCT 502 - Documentation, Reimbursement, Appeals
- MOCT 503 - Health and Wellness Literacy
- MOCT 504 - Functional Anatomy
- MOCT 520 - Assessment Theory
- MOCT 521 - Pediatric Theory
- MOCT 522 - Mental Health Theory
- MOCT 523 - Physical Dysfunction Theory
- MOCT 524 - Neurological Dysfunction Theory
- MOCT 525 - Geriatric Theory
- MOCT 530 - Assessment Application
- MOCT 531 - Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 532 - Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 533 - Physical Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 534 - Neurological Dysfunction Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 535 - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention
- MOCT 600 - Evidence-Based Practice and Application
- MOCT 601 - Professional Advocacy, Ethics, and Cultural Implications
- MOCT 602 - Management
- MOCT 603 - Specialty Intervention
- MOCT 620 - Level I Fieldwork: Pediatrics
- MOCT 621 - Level I Fieldwork: Adult
- MOCT 622 - Level I Fieldwork: Mental Health
- MOCT 630 - Level II Fieldwork A
- MOCT 640 - Level II Fieldwork B
- MOCT 695 - Capstone-Research and Grant Writing