Nestled upon the shores of beautiful Keuka Lake, the Division of Occupational Therapy at Keuka College offers a 4-year undergraduate, B.S. degree in Occupational Science followed by a 1-year graduate, M.S. degree in Occupational Therapy. After completing your undergraduate degree, you are guaranteed a spot in the graduate program as long as you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and are in good professional standing. This 4+1 model has many benefits for you as a student. Our students are eligible for undergraduate tuition, financial aid, and scholarships for their undergraduate 4-year studies compared to other 3+2 programs.
At Keuka College, you’ll be part of the OT family from day one. For example, as a freshman you will be assigned an OT advisor who will guide you throughout your undergraduate career. You will be encouraged to take part in occupational therapy student organizations and division events and activities. You’ll also take an OT course during your very first semester on campus which provides you with an early introduction to the profession.
For admission to the occupational therapy program, candidates must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 with an 85% average in math and science coursework.
Accreditation
The occupational therapy program is accredited through 2025 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at:
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Association (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
(301) 652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org
Graduates of the master’s degree program 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 graduate will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. For further information on these limitations, students may contact NBCOT at:
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
800 S. Frederick Avenue, Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150
(301) 990-7979
In New York and most other states, a professional license is required for practice and the NBCOT examination serves as the licensing examination in most states. Students are, however, required to apply separately for licensure and certification upon graduation.
Program Outcomes
Year
|
Students Entering Master's Program
|
Students Graduating Master's Program
|
Graduation Rate
|
2015
|
38
|
37
|
97%
|
2016
|
37
|
37
|
100%
|
2017
|
34
|
33
|
97%
|
TOTAL
|
109
|
107
|
98%
|
Graduation Rates
The total number of graduates from the Keuka College Master of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2015-2017 was 107, with an overall graduation rate of 98 percent.
Program performance data on the NBCOT certification examination is available at the NBCOT website.
NBCOT Exam Results