Graduate Admissions Office: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy


Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

College of Health and Urban Affairs School of Health Occupational Therapy Department Graduate Coordinator : Pam Shaffner Department’s Phone Number: (305) 348-3510 Department’s FAX Number: (305) 348-1240 For More Information, go to Program's web site CHUA web site << Go Back		Brief Description of the Program: The Occupational Therapy Programs at Florida International University were re-accredited in 1993 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Graduates of these programs will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in OT (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Most states, including Florida, require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses, such as Florida, are usually based on the successful completion of the certification examination. For more information about Occupational Therapy contact: American Occupational Therapy Association P.O. Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301) 652-AOTA (2682)
Application Requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Student's who do not hold a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy must complete the Professional Certificate in Occupational Therapy in addition to the graduate coursework. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in upper division courses of the bachelor's degree or have a combined score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the GRE. The GRE is required of all students, regardless of their GPA. Admission is competitive, and most students who are admitted have a 3.0 and a score of over 1000. Complete all of the required prerequisite courses. Additional Requirements for International Students: Foreign graduate applicants are accepted subject to space and fiscal limitations Must be academically eligible for further study in their own country Must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by presenting a minimum score of 550 or higher paper-based and a minimum score of 213 computer-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree from an institution within the United States or other English speaking countries are not required to submit TOEFL