Occupational Therapy

Master of Science (MS)

The Wilmington College Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy is a residential, entry-level program, designed with a unique focus on enhancing rural health care services. Students that attend this program will be well-prepared for practice in a wide variety of health care settings, with all age groups and diverse populations. Participation in the program requires a commitment of approximately 24 months, with students spending their first 4 semesters on campus completing the required coursework, and then leaving campus for the last 2 semesters to engage in the required Level II Fieldwork experiences.

Classes begin each January

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: We are currently accepting applications for Spring of 2025 via OT CAS.

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Occupational Therapy at Wilmington College.

Mission

The mission of the Occupational Therapy Program at Wilmington College is to prepare exceptional occupational therapy professionals that recognize and respond to the unique needs of rural communities with a focus on evidence and occupation-based practices that are client-centered.

Vision

The vision of the Occupational Therapy Program at Wilmington College is to prepare innovative, community-driven leaders with an ability to educate, inspire, and problem-solve for citizens in underserved rural areas.

Student Occupational Therapy Association

The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at Wilmington College provides opportunities for students to promote and advocate for their future clients and profession. Students in the organization participate in fundraising, volunteer events and community outreach.

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Wilmington College Therapeutic Riding Camp

The purpose of camp is to provide equine-assisted therapeutic and recreational opportunities for children with disabilities. The camp is led by staff and students from the department of occupational therapy in collaboration with the departments of equine and agriculture. Campers will enjoy a week of therapeutic horse-riding and fun, hands-on agricultural activities.

For more information, please contact Erin Bales, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, or Javonne Mullins, Assistant Professor of Agriculture.

2024 Therapeutic Riding Camp
July 22-26 2024

2024 Therapeutic Riding Camp Information

Accreditation

The entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-6611, and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.

Graduates of the 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 individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 18 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.

Current information concerning accreditation status is available at www.acoteonline.org or by contacting:

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.652.AOTA