HPD OT Ft Lauderdale Students Entering 2021

6 | Occupational Therapy NSU PROGRAM FACTS ACCESSIBLE FACULTY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS Enjoy our welcoming culture and attend a Backstage Pass event. These are great oppor- tunities to connect and learn about our premier NSU Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) Program. They are posted online at nova.edu/ot. We invite you to • take a campus tour • sit in on a class • meet our admissions counselor • mingle with current students • visit with faculty members PROFESSIONAL GATEWAYS A graduate of NSU’s Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) Program is assured strong consideration for admission to one of the two occupational therapy doctoral programs listed below if the student’s GPA in the on-campus M.O.T. program is 3.7 or higher and other standards for admission are met. The M.O.T. program is offered only on campus and must be completed first. The doctoral programs are completed in a primarily online format with on-campus meetings once per semester. Postprofessional Doctoral Degree Options • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.)—Advanced Practice Doctorate • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Therapy—Research Doctorate Refer to page 18 for more information. Did You Know? Service to the community is a fundamental principle and highlight of professional education at NSU. As part of an interprofessional team of faculty members and stu- dents in the Health Professions Division, M.O.T. students participate in health fairs in suburban, urban, and rural areas to benefit people of all ages.