Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
To earn a master's, you will need to participate in supervised fieldwork in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including general and psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, intermediate care facilities, nursing homes, individual’s homes, school systems, community centers and agencies, and private practice. After you earn your degree, you can take the national certification exam to become a licensed occupational therapist.
Mission
The mission of the occupational therapy program is to recognize that the program promotes
meaningful participation in all occupations and activities. Human populations are
diverse. Admissions are open and encourage cultural diversity for the student population
and to meet the needs of the community. Research and evidence-based practice are promoted
for knowledge acquisition and retention. The program will produce competent and critically
thinking therapists. The program values integrity, ethical behavior, respect for all
people and accountability.
Program Accreditation
The program is accredited until the next on-site evaluation in 2022/2023. Graduates
are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Occupational Therapists
administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Upon successful completion of this examination the individual is certified to use
the title, Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). A score of more than 70% is required
for passing. As of July, 2013, 80% of students must pass the examination within one
year of
graduation. Most states require licensure to practice, however, state licenses are
usually based on results on the NBCOT Certification Examination.
ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
WEBSITES
American Occupational Therapy Association https://www.aota.org/ American Occupational Therapy Association6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929 301-652-6611 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy School Performance (nbcot.org) One Bank Street
Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-990-7979 World Federation of Occupational Therapists https://www.wfot.org/ PO Box 53187
London
E18 9DF
United Kingdom Florida Occupational Therapy Association https://www.flota.org/ 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd, Suite 1139 • PMB 200 Punta Gorda, FL 33950-6574 Florida A&M University Division of Occupational Therapy https://ahealth.famu.edu/departments-and-centers/occupational-therapy/msot-program.php 334 Palmer Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32307 850-412-7867
Prerequisites for Admission to Graduate Program
1. General biology and lab
2. Human growth and development or lifespan class
3. College physics and lab or kinesiology
4. Anatomy and physiology I and II
5. Introduction to psychology
6. Abnormal psychology
7. Research
Application process to Occupational Therapy Program Here.
*Criminal Background Checks Mandatory Post Admission; Evidence of certain criminal
offenses and/or providing false information may result in inability to matriculate
through the program or sit for your national board exam.
**MSOT ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2023**
MSOT Curriculum & Cost of Tuition and Other Information
