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Program
Overview:
Human
Occupation Studies/Occupational Therapy
Program
The
Division of Occupational Therapy
provides: (1) a baccalaureate program in
Human Occupation Studies (for
undergraduate students) leading into a
professional Master of Science (MS)
program in Occupational Therapy (2) a
professional entry-level MS degree for
students with non-OT related BS or BA
degrees; (3) the post-professional MS in OT,
and 4) Certificate Program in
Specialization in Occupation in the
Elderly. Refer to admissions criteria on
this website.
For
additional information about
occupational therapy, one may contact
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy
Association). Address: 4720 Montgomery
Lane, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 Phone:
(301) 652-2682; website
www.aota.org. The OT faculty
welcomes visits to our campus. To
schedule a visit please contact Laurie
Wegner, LRC’s graduate admissions
counselor. She can be reached at
1-800-277-5721, 828-328-7303 or by email
at
wegnerl@lrc.edu For information
regarding the certification exam contact
NBCOT at www.nbcot.org
112 South Summit Avenue Suite 100;
Gaithersburg, MD 20877; phone (301)
990-7979; fax (301) 869-8492
Human
Occupation Studies:
A
Bachelor of Science degree in Human
Occupation Studies (HOS) at LRC requires
the completion of a minimum of 128
credit hours including a total of
approximately 62 core credits and the
OCC courses outlined in the curriculum.
A Master’s Degree is required for
entry-level for occupational therapists.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Human
Occupation Studies is offered at LRC.
This degree leads to a MS in
Occupational Therapy if the student is
accepted into the graduate program. Upon
acceptance into the graduate program,
students with a BS in HOS are eligible
to earn a MS in OT. Presently, the
course of study is comprised of three
distinct phases: prerequisites, OT
prerequisite courses, and graduate
courses.
Occupational
Therapy Program:
The OT
graduate program combines classroom
instruction with extensive laboratory
experiences, including clinical practica
and six months of internship. Students
who successfully complete the MS degree
program are expected to demonstrate the
competencies essential for entry-level
practitioners, as designed by the
American Occupational Therapy
Association. Successful completion of
FWII experiences is required prior to
graduation and must be completed within
24 months of completion of academic
coursework per policy II.C. in LRC's OT
Student Handbook (p. 37).
Recent
accreditation changes in occupational
therapy now require that all students
completing a degree in occupational
therapy after January 1, 2007 must
obtain their master’s degree. To
pursue a Master’s degree in
Occupational Therapy, the student must
apply for acceptance into LRC’s
graduate program. Admission into the OT
graduate program is competitive and
preference may be given to those
students who have previously obtained a
Human Occupation Studies degree at LRC.
The contact person for this procedure is
Laurie Wegner, LRC’s graduate
admissions counselor. She can be reached
at 1-800-277-5721, 828-328-7303 or by
email at
wegnerl@lrc.edu
The
Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE) initially
accredited the Occupational Therapy
Program in December of 1996 and
re-accredited the program in December
2001. For information about OT or
and accreditation process, individuals
may contact AOTA at 4720 Montgomery lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20824-1220, call
(301)-652-2682, or visit their website
at
www.aota.org. All graduates must
pass the national certification
examination for the occupational
therapist administered by the National
Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy (NBCOT;
www.ncbot.org
) to practice. Prospective students
should note that a felony conviction may
affect a graduate’s ability to sit for
the NBCOT certification examination or
attain state licensure.
HUMAN
OCCUPATION STUDIES/
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
LENOIR-RHYNE
COLLEGE
HICKORY
,
NORTH CAROLINA
McCrorie
Center
741
Stasavich Pl.
Hickory
,
NC
28601
* Bachelor of Science degree in
Human Occupation Studies
* Master of Science degree in
Occupational Therapy
OT Department: (828) 328-7367
Administrative Assistant:
Donna Yount
Email: Donna.Yount@lrc.edu
Visit our website at: www.lrc.edu/ot
For information about applying to the OT program, please contact the
Occupational Therapy Administrative
Assistant at 828-328-7367 or the
Admissions Office - Laurie Wegner -
800-277-5721
wegnerl@lrc.edu
ABOUT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps
individuals achieve independence in all
facets of their lives.
It gives people the “skills for
the job of living” necessary for
independent and satisfying lives.
Occupational therapy
practitioners are skilled professionals
whose education includes the study of
human growth and development with
specific emphasis on the social,
emotional, and physiological effect of
illness. (www.aota.org) Occupational
therapists are typically scientific,
creative thinkers, and problem-solvers
who enjoy interacting and collaborating
with their clients and working as part
of a team of professionals.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN O.T.
The 2006 OT Workforce
and Compensation Report indicates increases in OT job opportunities and salaries.
OT practitioners provide therapy
to people of all ages including children
(35%) and older adults (29.6%) The
median salary for full-time OTs is
$55,800 but varies depending on employer
and geographical location. Lenoir-Rhyne
OT graduates report-finding jobs within
the first 1 to 3 months following
completion of their degree.
CHARACTERISTICS
OF THE SUCCESSFUL O.T. STUDENT
Students entering the field of Occupational Therapy should:
1) Enjoy working cooperatively
with patients and clients; 2) be able to
think independently, and yet function
well on a team; 3) have a strong
interest and grades in the biological
and social sciences; 4) be creative,
critical thinkers; 5) desire to be an
advocate for their clients and for the
profession of Occupational Therapy.
Lifelong commitment to membership
in professional organizations,
community/professional service, and
continuing growth and education are the
identity of a successful OT student and
future practitioner.
DESCRIPTION
OF LRC’S
O.T. PROGRAM
The program at LR consists of a BS in Human Occupation
Studies and a Master of Science in OT.
The program combines classroom
instruction with extensive laboratory
experiences, including clinical practice
and six months of internship.
Students who successfully
complete the Masters degree program are
expected to demonstrate the competencies
essential for entry-level practitioners,
as designed by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
www.AOTA.org
Most states require that Occupational Therapists obtain a
license before they may practice.
Initial state licenses are issued
on the basis of NBCOT certification (www.NBCOT.org)
and verification of completion of all
academic and fieldwork requirements by
an accredited program. Persons who have
been convicted of a felony may not be
eligible for taking the certification
exam or obtaining state licensure.
The National Certification
Examination for Occupational Therapists
is administered by an independent
testing service, the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);
NBCOT www.nbcot.org
112
South Summit Ave. Suite 100
,
Gaithersburg
,
MD
20877
(301)990-7979Fax
(301) 869-8492
AOTA www.AOTA.org
4720
Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220
,
Bethesda
,
MD
20824
Phone:
301-652-2682 TDD:
800-377-8555 Fax:
301-652-7711
ADMISSION/PROGRESSION
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOS DEGREE
To
be eligible to take OCC designated
courses which begin in the fall
semester, students:
1.
must be a student in good standing at
Lenoir-Rhyne and have a cumulative
grade
point average of 2.7;
2.
must have completed Anatomy &
Physiology I and II within five years of
the fall semester
of their junior year with a grade of C-
or better;
3.
must complete all other OT prerequisites
(CHE 110, PSY 100, 332, SOC 250 and
PSY 320 or EDU 220) with grades of C- or
better by the end of the summer semester
prior to taking OCC courses;
4.
must complete the Lenoir-Rhyne core
courses, with the exception of REL 400
or SCI
300, by the end of the summer semester
prior to taking OCC courses;
5.
may be required to have an interview
with the HOS/OT faculty prior to taking
OCC
courses;
6.
must have a current medical form on file
which provides evidence of satisfactory
physical
and emotional health;
7.
must follow a sequence of courses
approved by the HOS/OT faculty;
8.
must meet minimal performance abilities
for HOS/OT students (available online
at www.lrc.edu/OT).
It
is highly recommended that any
individual who is interested in the
field of
Occupational
Therapy contact the Occupational Therapy
Division about the graduate
program
which is required to practice as an
occupational therapist.
admission/PROGRESSION
REQUIREMENTS FOR MS DEGREE IN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
·
GPA
2.7; a “C” or better in all OCC
designated courses.
Any OCC course with a grade lower
than a “C” may be repeated once.
·
GRE
total of 950 with a minimum of 450 in
verbal and a minimum of 3.0 in
analytical writing or a minimum score of
390 in MAT. HOS students wanting to
apply for graduate school must take the
GRE or MAT in the summer between their
junior and senior year.
·
Three
letters of recommendation:
(Two from healthcare
professionals familiar with OT).
·
Anatomy/Physiology
must be completed within 5 years of fall
semester of OCC 313.
Students must have a grade of
“C-“ or better in BIO 281 and 282.
·
For
students obtaining a HOS degree, the
application deadline for the graduate
school is November 30.
·
For
students with an undergraduate degree,
the application deadline for graduate
school for fall admission is July 1.
·
Student
with a felony confection may not be
eligible for certification and
credentialing.
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2005 LRC MSOT program
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2005 All
US
Schools
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2006 LRC MSOT program
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2006 All
US
Schools
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2007 LRC MSOT program
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2007 All
US
Schools
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Total # of Program Graduates
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19*
8 entered MSOT program
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N/A
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16
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N/A
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7
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N/A
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Total # of first time test takers
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8
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N/A
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18
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N/A
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8
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N/A
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Total # of first time test takers passed exam
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7
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N/A
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16
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N/A
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6
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N/A
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Percent of new graduates passing
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88%
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84%
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89%
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87%
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75%
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87%
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Percent of new graduates failing
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12%
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16%
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11%
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13%
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25%
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13%
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Total Score Average
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N/A
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481
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471
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481
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476
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481
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Average Passing Score
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N/A
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492
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478
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488
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490
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488
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Average Failing Score
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N/A
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N/A
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414
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429
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432
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429
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