My undergraduate degree is not in occupational therapy, can I apply to the online MS in OT program?
No. The online MS in OT program is a post-professional degree and is designed for individuals who completed a BS in OT and who were initially certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

I am applying to the professional master in OT, and I took Anatomy/Physiology I & II at a community college. Do I have to take Anatomy at a 3000 level?
YES. If you took Anatomy/Physiology I and II, those courses will count toward the Biology and the Physiology pre-requisites. You will need to take Anatomy at a 3000 level since it is an upper division course.

I am an FIU student and took PCB 2099, will that count as the Physiology pre-requisite?
YES, PCB 2099 will count for the Physiology pre-requisite. However, we prefer that you take HSC 3549 –Physiology for Health Professionals.

What should I major in at FIU since you do not offer a Bachelor in Health Sciences?  
We recommend that students major in related fields such as Psychology, Liberal Studies, or Anthropology/Sociology and incorporate the prerequisite courses as elective coursework.

When should I apply for the professional MS in OT?
The OT Department application is due on February 15th. 
Check the FIU Graduate School webpage at http://gradschool.fiu.edu for their application deadline.

I am an OTR, and will be applying to the post-professional online MS in OT degree. When should I apply?
OTRs can apply to the OT Department anytime. Students are admitted to the fully online MS in OT program every semester. Check the FIU Graduate School webpage at http://gradschool.fiu.edu for their application deadline.

I was enrolled in an OT graduate program. Can I transfer my credits to FIU?
A maximum of 6 graduate credits with grade of “B” or higher may be transferable. These credits must be approved by the OT Graduate Coordinator.

How do I get a packet of information? You may call us at (305) 348-6068 or email us at occupthe@fiu.edu to request one. Additionally, all of the information is available on this website.

How do I schedule an appointment with an advisor?
After you have reviewed your information packet or the website, you may schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling our office at (305)348-6068. We also hold monthly advising sessions, email occupthe@fiu.edu and ask for details.

Can I do my fieldwork outside of Florida? We have contracts with occupational therapy facilities across the USA. All fieldwork placements are arranged by Dr. Sheffey, our academic fieldwork  coordinator.