ASOT: A Glimpse
What some community partners have to say about ASOT students:
"An interest in learning is evident. Students know where to go to seek information they may need to work with a client."
"Strong knowledge of occupation and they are very responsible."
"Good knowledge base for OT interventions. Good interpersonal skills. Able to explain to others the importance of Occupational Therapy."
"Willingness to learn, appreciate constuctive critisism, professional"
Multiple options for progressing through the program are available to meet the prospective student’s needs:
The Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy (ASOT) offers a combined BS/MSOT degree. Upon successful completion of the BS portion of the program (125 credits), the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree and then will continue through the Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy portion of the program. Upon successful completion of the remaining courses (36 credits), the student
s will earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree (total of 162 credits). Students may transfer into the BSHS program at any level prior to the professional phase of the program.
Students with a completed bachelor's degree in a field of study other than occupational therapy may directly enter the 30-month entry-level master's program (MSOT-93 credits). These students will complete the entire professional program as a graduate student.
ASOT prepares students to become outstanding practitioners in varied health, educational, and community settings. Through close faculty/student interaction, a thoughtful mentoring approach fosters the development of the student's critical analysis, communication, and leadership skills necessary for the delivery of occupational therapy services. ASOT’s academic curriculum includes a significant focus on practice and emphasizes reflective learning by actively doing. The sample program of study portrays a student's progression through the academic program. ASOT faculty work
s collaboratively with each student for the promotion and enhancement of learning and skill development strategies which increase student
's” success in the profession.
Program Outcomes:
* Since 1999, over 540 students have been admitted into the program, with an 88% overall retention rate.
* Currently, 120 students are enrolled in the program.
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Total Number of ASOT Graduates 2006, 2007, 2008
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79
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Total number of Graduates taking the NBCOT exam in the years 2006, 2007, 2008
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79
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Total Number of ASOT graduates passing the exam on the first attempt during the years 2006, 2007, 2008
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65
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First Time Pass Rate of ASOT Graduates 2006, 2007, 2008
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82.3%
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Overall Pass rate of all graduates taking exam in years 2006, 2007, 2008
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98.7%
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* Successful ACOTE accreditation visits in 1998 and 2003; next visit is scheduled for 2013-14.
* For the 2008 graduating class, over half of the graduates were employed before they left the program. Employment was at 100% six months after graduation.
* The average starting salaries for graduates for 2008 was $54,000-$56,000.
* Graduates are employed in the Kentuckiana region, throughout the nation, and globally.
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