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.

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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. 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.

 

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Program Accreditation

The program is accredited until the next on-site evaluation in 2030. 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
(301) 652-6611
www.acoteonline.org

 

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WEBSITES

American Occupational Therapy Association

www.aota.org

American Occupational Therapy Association
6116 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

www.wfot.org

PO Box 53187
London
E18 9DF
United Kingdom

 

Florida Occupational Therapy Association

www.flota.org

1133 Bal Harbor Blvd, Suite 1139 • PMB 200 

Punta Gorda, FL 33950-6574 

 

Florida A&M University

Division of Occupational Therapy

334 Palmer Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32307

(850) 412-7867