Description

FIU’s entry-level professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS-OT) at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is designed for students who hold a baccalaureate degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university to become occupational therapists. The 2-year, full-time program (including summers) combines intensive hands-on instruction, an advanced curriculum, fieldwork and research opportunities for a comprehensive learning experience. The first four semesters are focused on didactic courses and introductory fieldwork, with the last two engaged in Level II fieldwork experiences.

Course Curriculum

Total Credits Required: 67 Year 1: Fall Semester (14 credits) OTH 5011: Foundation of Occupational Therapy Practice (3 credits) OTH 5162: Therapeutic Approaches in Occupational Therapy (3 credits) OTH 5162L: Therapeutic Approaches in Occupational Therapy Lab (1 credit) OTH 5414: Analysis & Adaptation Human Motion (3 credits) OTH 5414L: Analysis & Adaptation Human Motion Lab (1 credit) OTH 6772: Evidence Based Practice & Critical Appraisal (3 credits) Year 1: Spring Semester (15 credits) OTH 5202: Occupational Development: Infancy Throughout Adolescence (3 credits) OTH 5202L: Occupational Development: Infancy Throughout Adolescence Lab (1 credit) OTH 5430: Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in Occupational Therapy I (3 credits) OTH 5430L: Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in Occupational Therapy I Lab (1 credit) OTH 5217: Occupational Engagement Throughout the Continuum of Care (3 credits) OTH 5217L: Occupational Engagement Throughout the Continuum of Care Lab (1 credit) OTH 6972: Master’s Project Development (3 credits) Year 1: Summer Semester (8 credits) OTH 6431: Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in Occupational Therapy II (3 credits) OTH 6431L: Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in Occupational Therapy II Lab (1 credit) OTH 5301: Adaptation of Human Occupation & Environment for Psychosocial Practice I (3 credits) OTH 5301L: Adaptation of Human Occupation & Environment for Psychosocial Practice I Lab (1 credit) Year 2: Fall Semester (15 credits) OTH 5524: Occupation-based Intervention for Pediatric Populations (3 credits) OTH 5524L: Occupation-based Intervention for Pediatric Populations Lab (1 credit) OTH 5438: Adult Neurorehabilitative Approaches in Occupational Therapy (3 credits) OTH 5438L: Adult Neurorehabilitative Approaches in Occupational Therapy Lab (1 credit) OTH 5725: Management & Community Based Practice in Occupational Therapy (3 credits) OTH 6973: Master’s Project Implementation (2 credits) OTH 5843C: Adaptation of Human Occupation & Environment for Psychosocial Practice II (2 credits) Year 2: Spring Semester (9 credits) OTH 6195: Assistive Technology & the Environment (3 credits) OTH 5845: Level II Fieldwork I (6 credits) Year 2: Summer Semester (6 credits) OTH 5846: Level II Fieldwork II (6 credits)

Trainer Expertise

Occupational Therapist

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