Occupational Therapy

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Licensing Eligibility

Graduates of the FIU MS-OT program are eligible to become an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)*, upon passing the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Most states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

*A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure. Any student who is in this circumstance should investigate further before attending Occupational Therapy school.

Graduation Requirements

• The student must satisfactorily complete all didactic and fieldwork requirements within the OT program guidelines.
• Have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0.
• Meet University deadlines for graduation applications.
• Students must be enrolled in courses during the semester they graduate. Students cannot graduate the same semester they are re-admitted to the university.

Tuition and Aid

The following is an estimate of in-state and out-of-state program tuition costs for the current academic year. University fees and text-book/supplies cost estimates are included in the calculations. Housing and meal costs are not.

Since tuition and fees can change on an annual basis, these figures are provided as an estimate.