
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
PASS RATE
OT/M Graduates
Mission
The mission of the Georgia State University Department of Occupational Therapy is to improve human lives through innovations in research, community engagement, and education in occupational therapy and rehabilitation in general. We will prepare highly competent and ethical entry-level occupational therapist in the delivery of evidence-based, culturally competent, and compassionate care to improve the health and independence of individual and community within a technological and globally diverse environment.
www.acoteonline.org.
Pre-accreditation Status indicates the proposed program appears to meet ACOTE standards if fully implemented in accordance with the plans of the sponsoring institution. An on-site evaluation is scheduled in November before the first class completes the academic curriculum. The program must complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates 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.
Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork as well as an individual 14-week capstone experience within 12 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program. The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork as well as completion of preparatory activities defined in 2018 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3.
Contact Us
Location
Urban Life Building
404-413-1451
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Occupational Therapy
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995
Advisement
Jamelle Funches
Academic Advisor III
[email protected]
404-413-1007