The Professional Master program in Occupational Therapy at Florida International University prepares graduates to become entry-level occupational therapists. The program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor degree (in any field) from an accredited university.

Classes begin each year in the Fall term. Students attend the program on a full-time basis, for seven semesters, including summers. We have a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional classes, fully online and web-assisted courses which offer students a variety of learning experiences. Our campus is an urban multicultural one with all the exciting cultural and recreational activities of South Florida.

Graduates of the Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapy, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

The Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education, (ACOTE)
4720 Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, Maryland, 20824-1220
Tel: (301) 652-AOTA
TTD: (800) 377-8555

Professional Master Courses ***

Fall (Year 1)
OTH 5011	Theories and Practice in OT	3 credits
OTH 5162	Adaptation of Human Occupation	2 credits
OTH 5162L	Adaptation of Human Occupation Lab	1 credit
OTH 5202	Development Lifespan I	2 credits
OTH 5202L	Development Lifespan I Lab	1 credit
OTH 5280	Role of Environment in OT	3 credits *
OTH 5760	Current Research in OT	3 credits *
		15 credits
Spring (Year 1)
OTH 5203	Development Lifespan II	3 credits
OTH 5414	Analysis of Human Motion	4 credits
OTH 5414L	Analysis of Human Motion Lab	1 credit
OTH 6772	Evidence Based Practice	3 credits*
OTH 6XXX	Cultural and International Issues in OT	3 credits*
OTH 4418	Neuroscience	3 credits**
		16 credits
Summer (Year 1)
Clinical Core	OT elective	3 credits*
OTH 6009	Current Issues & Theories in OT	3 credits*
OTH 5xxx &L	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Musculoskeletal	3 credits
	Disorders I	9 credits
Fall (Year 2)
OTH 5xxx &L	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Neuromotor Disorders  I	3 credits
OTH 5xxxL	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Neuromotor Disorders  I Lab	1 credit
OTH 6xxx &L	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Musculoskeletal Disorders II	2 credits
OTH 6xxxL	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Musculoskeletal
	Disorders II Lab	1 credit
OTH 5xxx	Adaptation of Human Occupation and
	Environment for Mental Health	3 credits
OTH 5414	Occupational Therapist in Family Centered Care	3 credits*
OTH 6972	Master’s Project	3 credits
		16 credits
Spring (Year 2)
OTH 6xxx	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Neuromotor Disorders  II	3 credits
OTH 6xxxL	Adaptation of Human Occupation
	and Environment for Neuromotor Disorders  II - Lab	1 credit
OTH 5725	Community Based Practice	3 credits*
OTH 6706	OT Management	3 credits*
OTH 5XXX	Psychosocial Level I Fieldwork	2 credits
OTH 6973	Master’s  Project	3 credits
		15 credits
Summer (Year 3)
OTH 5846	Fieldwork II	6 credits
Fall (Year 3)
OTH 5847	Fieldwork II	6 credits
TOTAL CREDITS		80 credits
		83 credits if Neuroscience is taken in the program

* Offer Online by permission
** Equivelent course can be taken prior to starting the program (highly recommended)
*** Curriculum & sequence may be changed by department.