Occupational Therapy at VCU
FACTS about the VCU Occupational Therapy Department
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Educating Occupational Therapists since 1942 |
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First OT Program in the country to offer an entry-level OT degree at the Masters degree level |
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Ranked 13th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report (2008) |
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Only top 20 OT program in the state of Virginia |
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Awarded 10-year term of accreditation by ACOTE in 2001 (the highest term of
accreditation possible). |
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Only OT program in the state to offer an Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree
and to offer entry-level students an opportunity to use a portion of their entry-level course work toward that
degree. |
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Internationally and nationally recognized faculty |
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Eight of 9 faculty members hold doctoral degrees |
| NBCOT Certification Exam Pass Rate: |
| From 2005-2007, the total number of program graduates: 58 |
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The total number of program graduates who took the NBCOT exam for
the 1st time: 58 |
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The total number of 1st time test takers who passed the NBCOT certification
exam: 54 |
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The percentage of 1st time test takers who passed the NBCOT certification exam:
93.1% |
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The total number of repeat takers who took the NBCOT certification exam: 4 |
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The total number of repeat takers (2nd time) who passed the NBCOT
certification exam: 4 |
| Employment: |
| In the class of 21 students who graduated in December 2007, 100%
of graduates looking for jobs found employment before or within 2 months after graduation, and 90% of the class
accepted employment positions before completing fieldwork. |
The VCU Occupational Therapy Department awards three degrees in occupational therapy:
| Entry-Level Program: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) |
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Prepares students from a wide variety of backgrounds to become
practicing occupational therapists |
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Provides community-based learning throughout the program at Fieldwork I and
service learning sites |
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Develops research skills through a faculty-guided small group research practicum |
| Distance Education program for current OTRs: Post-professional Master of Science (M.S.) |
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Provide theory-and evidence-based practice |
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Develop advanced clinical research skills |
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Requires completion a thesis on a topic of mutual interest to you and your
advisor |
| Distance Education program for current OTRs: Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D.) |
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A clinical doctorate that focuses on the development of leadership |
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Designed to appeal to working practitioners who are adult learners |
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Enhances critical analysis skills in practice and the design of fundable
projects geared toward evidence based practice |
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Develops knowledge of the complexity of occupation and practice |
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Requires completion of a Capstone Leadership |
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Small classes for optimum student/faculty interaction offered in an urban
setting rich in professional and cultural opportunities. |
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Provide state-of-the art computer laboratory and assistive technology. |
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VCU Medical Center, the hospitals, clinics and health sciences schools of VCU, form one
of the leading academic medical research centers in the country. |
| Department contact information |
| Dianne F. Simons, Ph.D., OTR/L |
Marie E. Anzalone, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA |
| Director, Entry-Level Graduate Program |
Director, Post-Professional Graduate Programs |
| dfsimons@vcu.edu |
meanzalone@vcu.edu |
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