Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Student Handbook
2011-2012
III. Entry Level Professional Master's Degree
Program Information
C. Credit for Graduate Course Work Taken at Another
University
Policy:
Students who seek credit for prior learning by
transferring courses to Towson University to satisfy
degree requirements must obtain approval from the
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational
Science in order to ensure fulfillment of graduation
requirements, Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education Standards, and content knowledge
and skills necessary for the practice of
Occupational Therapy. In addition, students must
follow the policies and procedures outlined in their
Towson University Graduate Catalog, based on the
year of admission, to obtain approval from the
Graduate School.
Procedure:
1. Students must submit a Transfer of Credit Form(s)
from the Graduate School, course description(s) and syllabi to the program director of the
Professional MS Program in Occupational Therapy for
all courses in which they seek transfer of credit or
credit for prior learning.
2. The program director will review the content and
assignments of the courses to determine if learning
objectives for courses in Towson University’s OCTH
courses have been achieved, soliciting feedback from
appropriate faculty as needed. If necessary,
assignments or additional information will be
requested of the student.
3. The program director will forward the
department’s evaluation and approval of the courses
to the Graduate School for final approval.
4. Once notification from the Graduate School is
received, decisions regarding exemption from Towson
University OCTH coursework will be communicated to
the student from the program director in a formal
letter including a signed original request form,
with copies stored in the student’s file.
5. It is the responsibility of the program director
to notify the Graduation Office of the Graduate
School of any approved changes through the
graduation clearance process completed for each
student.
Department
consent is required for admission to all occupational therapy major
courses.
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