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Master of Occupational Therapy

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Occupational Therapy takes six academic semesters including 24 weeks of fieldwork education to prepare graduates to practice as generalists in the profession of occupational therapy.

It is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).  Students are required to obtain and utilize a broad liberal arts education prior to entry into the professional program.  The M.S. in occupational therapy program prepares students to function in a wide variety of settings, utilizing principles and intervention approaches related to occupation, and to supervise occupational therapy support personnel. 

ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.

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Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Occupational Therapy Program

10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965