Keck Graduate Institute is accredited by the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC). A statement of KGI’s accreditation status can be viewed on the WSCUC website. The WASC Senior College & University Commission (“the Commission”) is recognized as an institutional accrediting agency serving a diverse membership of public and private higher education institutions throughout the United States, Pacific islands, and around the world.
Through its work of peer review, based on standards agreed to by the membership, the Commission encourages continuous institutional improvement and assures the membership and its constituencies, including the public, that accredited institutions are fulfilling their missions in service to their students and the public good.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-9001
To obtain a copy of KGI’s WASC accreditation, please contact:
Professional Accredited Programs
PharmD Accreditation
Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60603-3499
Phone: 312.664.3575
Fax: 866.228.2631
Email: info@acpe-accredit.org
Web: acpe-accredit.org.
MSGC Accreditation
The Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling program at Keck Graduate Institute is accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)
4400 College Blvd., Ste. 220
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913.222.8668
Web: gceducation.org
KGI has received approval from the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC) to offer the Master of Science Degree in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling.
Mission
The MSGC program is dedicated to the education of innovative genetic counselors who will serve the needs of individual patients, the healthcare system, and the bioscience industry. Our program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, systematic problem solving, the safe, efficient, and ethical use of technology and biotechnology, and personalized patient care.
Vision
The MSGC program within the School of Health Sciences will prepare graduates who are leaders among healthcare professionals dedicated to the delivery of advanced personally-optimized patient care and the translation of applied and clinical science breakthroughs to enhance the quality of life. We will advance genetic counseling for the benefit of society through the development of innovative, collaborative, culturally engaged, articulate, and caring genetic counselors.
Curriculum
69 credits are required to earn a Master of Science degree in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling at KGI. These credits consist of 34 from didactic courses, 26 from clinical fieldwork, and 9 from research/capstone project. Students are expected to finish the program in 21 months (five semesters) on a full-time basis.
OTD Accreditation
This entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has received candidacy status from 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-AOTA and its web address is acoteonline.org is able to enroll students and is approved by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC).
The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates 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). The web address is www.nbcot.org. 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.
If you are a prospective student, please read this linked letter from ACOTE.
KGI’s OTD program is approved by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges.
Program Requirements
In order to graduate with an Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree from KGI, a student must:
- Successfully complete all required OTD coursework. The curriculum will be 126.5 credit hours total with required didactic coursework of 84.5 credits, the choice of at least one elective at 1.5 credits each, fieldwork level I at 4.0 credits, fieldwork level II at 24 credits, and the doctoral capstone experience at 14 credits.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of each trimester and at the completion of the program.
- Demonstrate competency in professional skills within the OTD program.
- Successfully pass two fieldwork level II experiences (24 credits for a total of 960 hours).
- Successfully pass the doctoral capstone experience (14 credits for a total of 560 hours).
- Complete the KGI graduation application process prior to the established due date.
- Meet all KGI financial requirements and obligations, which include ensuring there are no outstanding tuition payments, program fees, graduation fees, library charges, or other institutional fees.
All students in the OTD program will be required to successfully complete courses each trimester to progress through the program. The OTD Student Progression Committee (SPC) will serve to review each student’s academic performance and progress through didactic courses, fieldwork, and capstone. The OTD SPC will make recommendations to the Dean on plans for remediation, placement on probation, or withdrawal from the program. To successfully progress through the OTD program, students will:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If a student’s GPA drops below 3.0, they will be placed on academic probation and be given one semester to raise their GPA to 3.0 or above. Failure to meet this GPA requirement in the extended time period may result in dismissal from the program.
- Pass all courses at a C or above (74% or greater). Earning one final course grade of F (below 74%) during didactic courses, fieldwork, or capstone after remediation efforts have been exhausted will result in academic dismissal from the program.
- Successfully complete course remediation, if applicable. If a student is failing a course in the semester, they will have the opportunity to remediate prior to the beginning of the next semester pending recommendation by the OTD SPC. Students may only remediate two courses total in the program.
- Meet the time-to-completion requirement of 150% of the allocated time for the program. There may be exceptions for students who are delayed due to approved personal or medical leaves of absence.
- Follow the KGI Honor Code and demonstrate professionalism in didactic, fieldwork, and capstone contexts.
Retention of students will be supported on several levels from program leadership, faculty, and Student Affairs staff. All parties will provide opportunities to promote student success. Each OTD student will be assigned an OTD Faculty Advisor that will meet with advisees throughout the program. Course coordinators will utilize the SHS early warning system to help alert students who are academically at-risk where a plan will be established to assist students to successfully pass courses.
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
The estimated tuition for KGI’s OTD program can be found on the link below and is inclusive of several valuable features including:
- Telehealth services through KGI and The Claremont Colleges Services
- Professional memberships in AOTA and OTAC
- OTD white coats, scrubs, etc.
- Lab fees
- Variety of student activities
- Graduation fees
Tuition and fees for the OTD program are determined by KGI’s Board of Trustees and are subject to change on an annual basis.
For tuition rates and financial aid cost of attendance of the OTD program, please visit:
/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html
For Student Health Insurance information of the OTD program, please visit:
https://student.kgi.edu/student-services/health-and-wellness/student-health-insurance.html/
MSPA Accreditation
The KGI School of Health Sciences has applied for Accreditation – Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The School of Health Sciences anticipates matriculating its first class in August 2022, pending achieving Accreditation – Provisional status at the March 2022 ARC-PA meeting.
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Keck Graduate Institute Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Keck Graduate Institute.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-keck-graduate-institute/.
Mission
The mission of KGI’s The Chan Family Master of Science in PA Studies (MSPA) program is to develop high-quality physician associates/assistants (PAs) who are dedicated to advancing healthcare through leadership, commitment to their communities, and the compassionate care of diverse populations.
Vision
KGI’s MSPA program will redefine PA education through innovative teaching methods, rich clinical experiences, interprofessional collaboration, and leadership training. Our graduates will play an integral role in promoting health equity and shaping the future of healthcare in clinical, administrative, and academic roles.
Goals
- Recruit and matriculate a class of uniquely qualified students with diverse backgrounds.
- Provide innovative, student-focused instruction to ensure the academic success of each of our students.
- Create a team-based environment within the KGI healthcare and bioscience programs through strong interprofessional collaboration.
- Develop strong leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills through didactic instruction, engagement in advocacy efforts, and leadership opportunities.
- Encourage a strong dedication to serving the needs of diverse communities with compassion, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.
The KGI MSPA program evaluates its effectiveness in meeting program goals utilizing various external and internal benchmarks developed during our continuous self-study process. The data is updated annually.
The purpose of the MSPA Program Student Handbook is to provide clear and detailed information about the MSPA program, including program expectations, policies, procedures, and important contact information. This handbook is specific to the MSPA program and should be used in conjunction with other MSPA handbooks and the KGI Student Handbook. These policies apply to all MSPA students, MSPA program principal faculty, and the MSPA Program Director regardless of location. View MSPA program student handbook.