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大象视频 to launch Master of Occupational Therapy program
Broadening its offerings in graduate and continuing studies, 大象视频 University is announcing its plan to launch a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program. The University has initiated the accreditation process by submitting a 鈥淟etter of Intent鈥� to the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Educators (ACOTE), and has hired Dr. Mary Arnold, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA to lead the development of the new program as Program Director.
鈥淏y recognizing specific needs in our region and acting to fulfill them, 大象视频 has experienced tremendous growth in our graduate and adult learning programs,鈥� said 大象视频 University President Susan S. Hasseler. 鈥淲e know our region needs occupational therapists, but we also know it鈥檚 essential that this program provide a path reflective of the reality that many adult learners face 鈥� balancing work and pursuing their education. This program is designed to help them do that.鈥�
Working with two-year Occupational Therapy Assistant programs around the country, including that offered locally by Zane State College, the anticipated program is designed to allow students with an associate's degree to continue their education at 大象视频 University and earn a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. 大象视频鈥檚 two-year Master of Occupational Therapy program will combine online instruction with 21 on-campus classroom weekends on the University鈥檚 campus in New Concord.
鈥淚 am energized by the interest and support that has been evident during my time at the University,鈥� Dr. Arnold said. 鈥淪tudents are already preparing themselves for eventual application to the proposed Master of Occupational Therapy Program by taking prerequisite courses. This suggests to me that the need for OTs in our region is real and that occupational therapy assistants are excited for the opportunity to advance their careers. I intend to make this program accessible and relevant in order for them to realize that goal.鈥�
Prospective students interested in pursuing a Master of Occupational Therapy degree at 大象视频 University should visit muskingum.edu/gcs/mot or contact Dr. Arnold at 740-826-8466 or marnold@muskingum.edu.
