What is the difference between an entry-level masters and an entry-level doctoral degree?
Both degree levels are currently routes of entry to the profession and are accredited by ACOTE. Both degree levels prepare graduates to be entry-level practitioners. The doctoral degree offers additional semesters of study focusing on clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. Both degree levels require Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences. In addition, entry-level doctoral students must complete an additional experiential component (16 weeks) and culminating project.
Both degree levels are currently routes of entry to the profession and are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTEÒ). Both degree levels prepare graduates to be entry-level practitioners; however, students must hold a baccalaureate degree for admission into the doctoral program. The doctoral degree offers additional semesters of study focusing on clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. Both degree levels require Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences. In addition, doctoral students must complete an experiential component (16 weeks) and culminating project.
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