Master’s in Occupational Therapy
NOVA Southeastern University - PrivateUS News Ranking: #44 OT program in nation
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited
Credentials Awarded: Master’s in Occupational Therapy (MOT)
* they also offer doctorate OT programs
OTCAS: Yes
Interviews: Yes
Application Deadlines: February 1st *must be verified by OTCAS on this date
Program Start Date: Summer - around May 23
Program Length: 8 semesters (including summer)
Class Size: 50
Required Prerequisites:
- Medical Terminology (1-3 credits)
Recommended Courses:
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Minimum GPA:
Average GPA of Accepted Applicants: 3.4
Minimum GRE: Preference is given to those with a minimum of 143 on verbal, 141 on quantitative, and a 3.5 on the analytical writing section.
Average GRE of Accepted Applicants: Verbal:143 Quantitative:141 Writing:3.5
Observational Hours: 40 volunteer hours in at least 2 different OT environments
References: 3 Letters of recommendation – One from an academic advisor or professor and one from a health professional/volunteer supervisor.
Cost: Program costs are about 650 per credit hour with the 98 credits which totals about $64,000 not including additional fees
Additional Fees:
*Expect to spend about 13,000$ on living expenses for a 12-month academic year
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