Individuals who currently have an entry-level master's degree in occupational therapy may decide to pursue the online certificate of advanced graduate study in occupational therapy. This program is designed for therapists who wish to obtain advanced skills that will help promote the occupational therapy profession and build on their current experience while refining their clinical skills.
This 15-17 credit hour program focuses on:
- Research
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Entrepreneurial concepts
Practitioners are immersed in coursework that emphasizes the changing role of occupational therapy while supporting individual learning in a selected area of practice.
Required courses:
- Evidence Based Practice in OT (3 credits)
- Professional Paper or Project (3 credits)
- Practice Trends in OT (3 credits)
Elective courses (6-8 credits required):
- Directed Study in Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)
- Research Methods I (4 credits)
- Research Methods II (4 credits)
- Scholarly Seminar (3 credits)
- Directed Study in Clinical Practice (3 credits)
- Educational Leadership (3 credits)
- Entrepreneurial Concepts for OT (3 credits)
Admission
Candidates for the certificate of advanced graduate study in occupational therapy must have completed an entry-level master's degree in occupational therapy.
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Tuition and financial aid
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