Upon completion of all curriculum
requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.0, the designated degree of Master of
Occupational Therapy is conferred. Graduates of the program will be eligible to
sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists
administered by the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Successful completion of the
NBCOT examination leads to certification by the NBCOT. Graduates are encouraged
to sit for the NBCOT certification exam as soon as possible to increase chances
for successful attainment of certification. Application for the certification
examination includes some questions that relate to felony convictions. For
further information on potential limitation related to felony conviction, the
applicant can contact:
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
800 South Frederick Avenue, Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150
Pass
rate for students graduating with a MOT degree over the past two is 82%.
Ranked
one of the top 20 occupational therapy programs by the U.S. News and World
Report.
