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Exploring The Relationship Between Entry-Level Masters Program Class Size And Number Of Graduate Credits Offered And Aggregate Nbcot Pass Rates, Scott Truskowski
Exploring The Relationship Between Entry-Level Masters Program Class Size And Number Of Graduate Credits Offered And Aggregate Nbcot Pass Rates, Scott Truskowski
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The AOTA and ACOTE have discussed a transition to a mandated entry-level clinical doctorate degree (Harvison, 2013). Following the move to the entry-level master’s degree in 2007, the overall national pass rate on the national certification examination fell from 88% in 2006 to 77% by 2009 (Harvison, 2011; Harvison, 2012). This study sought to determine if the number of graduate credits offered or the class size of an entry-level master’s program impacts student outcomes on the national certification examination. Publicly available data was mined from all accredited entry-level master’s programs. Data were imported into the SPSS for statistical analysis. The …