Why is a master’s degree required for occupation therapy practice?
The Representative Assembly of the American Occupational Therapy Association passed a resolution requiring post-baccalaureate-level entry into the profession by Jan. 1, 2007. As of 2007, a bachelor’s degree is no longer accepted entry level into the OT profession. The MCG Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy (MHSOT).
The Representative Assembly of the American Occupational Therapy Association passed a resolution requiring post-baccalaureate-level entry into the profession by Jan. 1, 2007. As of 2007, a bachelor’s degree is no longer accepted entry level into the OT profession. The GHSU Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy (MHSOT).
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