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 Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase 23% between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations (US Bureau of Labor).
Major employers are hospitals, rehab centers, outpatient care centers, offices of physicians, home health care services, elementary and secondary schools (Source: US Department of Labor, 2007).
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■ The median annual salary of an occupational therapist was $60,470 in May 2006.
■ The middle 50% earned between $50,450 and $73,710.
■ The lowest 10% earned less than $40,849 and,
The highest 10% earned more than $89,450.
(Source: US Department of Labor)
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Thank you for your interest in the Medical College of Georgia’s (MCG) Occupational Therapy (OT) program. MCG offers a Master of Health Science (MHS) in Occupational Therapy degree. Please note the OT point of entry into the profession is at the master’s level. MCG applicants do not need to complete a baccalaureate degree prior to MCG’s admissions. Graduate applicants need to complete the required 90 hours of pre-requisites. Upon successful completion of curriculum requirements, the MCG OT graduates are awarded a Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy degree (MHSOT).
MCG's ACCREDITATION
The MCG OT program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The program received a 10-year accreditation until 2010 and ensures the curriculum complies with ACOTE’s Standards (2006).
MCG OUTCOMES
■ Employer Satisfaction with MCG OT Graduates: Employers of MCG’s OT graduates rank their satisfaction with the graduates work performances as 95% Highly Satisfied.
■ 100% of the MCG OT graduates find gainful employment within 90 days of seeking employment.
■ Student Retention rates are 98%.
■ National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy scores over the last three years:
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Scores by Graduating Class |
Passing 1st Time |
Total Passing Percentage
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Class of 2008 B: 19 Graduates |
100% |
100% |
Class of 2008 A: 34 Graduates |
85% |
98%* Students still taking the exam |
Class of 2007: 30 Graduates |
80% |
100% |
Class of 2006: 35 Graduates |
90% |
100% |
Passing Averages |
89% |
99.5% |
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■ First time takers MCG OT NBCOT scores exceed the national average scores. 84% of MCG’s graduates work in Georgia.
APPLICATIONS
■ To apply to the graduate Occupational Therapy Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) program applicants submit an online application form. Click Apply Online Now at bottom of the page to begin the 2009-2010 application process.
■ Applicants are referred to the pre-requisites and may request an unofficial transcript evaluation (to determine if completed courses will transfer toward MCG’s core requirements) please fax or mail all of your college transcripts to:
Office of Academic Admissions
Medical College of Georgia
Room 170 Kelly Bldg. Administration
Augusta, GA 30912-7310
Phone: 706-721-2725 or 800-519-3388
Fax: 706-721-7279
email: gradadm@mcg.edu
Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions. After your application is COMPLETE in MCG’s Office of Admissions, it will be forwarded to the Department of Occupational Therapy Admission’s Committee for review. Early applications are advised! Interviews and early acceptance decisions begin as early as November. We look forward to receiving your application. (top)
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