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The Occupational Therapy program at Russell Sage College, which is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE), achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Certification Exam in 2018 through 2020, according to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
- Occupational Therapy: Accelerated 3+2 (B.A./B.S. + M.S.)
Prerequisites
For admission to the Occupational Therapy program, students must earn a minimum overall 3.25 GPA in undergraduate coursework and complete the following prerequisite courses.
Please note that a 3.0 average in Occupational Therapy Program Science Prerequisites (Anatomy & Physiology I & II) is required for admission.
Occupational Therapy Program Prerequisites (completed prior to entry into the graduate OT Program)
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II (with labs)
- Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology)
- Human Development (Lifespan Development)
- Abnormal Psychology
- Statistics
- 3 credits of Sociology or Anthropology
- Medical Terminology
- Physics I recommended
Additionally, students should complete and document a minimum of 20 hours of clinical observation under the supervision of an occupational therapist prior to beginning the professional program.
Cost of Attendance Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
YEAR 1 | Summer | Fall | Spring | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 2 | 16 | 16.5 | 34.5 |
Tuition | $1,900 | $15,200 | $15,675 | $32,775 |
Fees | $850 | $850 | ||
Books & Supplies | $750 | |||
$34,375 |
YEAR 2 | Summer | Fall | Spring | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 5 | 15 | 15.5 | 35.5 |
Tuition | $4,750 | $14,250 | $14,725 | $33,725 |
Fees | $850 | $850 | ||
Books & Supplies | $750 | |||
$35,325 |
YEAR 3 | Summer | Fall | TOTAL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 5 | 5 | 10 | |
Tuition | $4,750 | $4,750 | $9,500 | |
Fees | $850 | $850 | ||
Books & Supplies | $750 | |||
$11,100 |
Total Cost
YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | TOTAL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 34.5 | 35.5 | 10 | 80 |
Cost | $32,775 | $33,725 | $9,500 | $76,000 |
Fees | $850 | $850 | $850 | $2,550 |
Book & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 | $2,250 |
$34,375 | $35,325 | $11,100 | $80,800 |
Accreditation
The Russell Sage College Master of Science in 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 and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The most recent reaccreditation was granted in December 2016. Graduates of the 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). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online.
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- M.S. Occupational Therapy Programs
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs
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- Psychology Programs
- Forensic Mental Health Program