Entry-level master's
Keiser University-Miami MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program (for OTAs) · Miami, Florida Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program (for OTAs)
- Program length
- As few as 2 years
- Format
- Hybrid (mostly online; one weekend a month on campus)
Designed for occupational therapy assistants; students also earn a bachelor’s in Occupational Health along the way.
Source quote
“er University’s MSOT Bridge Program As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you know the value of hands-on care, and you’re ready to take the next step. Keiser University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program is designed specifically for OTAs like you who want to become licensed occupational therapists while building on your real-world experience. Plus, you can complete your degree in as few as two ... idge Program is designed specifically for OTAs like you who want to become licensed occupational therapists while building on your real-world experience. Plus, you can complete your degree in as few as two years. Why Choose Keiser’s MSOT Bridge Program? Convenient Hybrid Format – Most coursework is completed online, with only one weekend per month (Friday and Saturday) ... al therapists while building on your real-world experience. Plus, you can complete your degree in as few as two years. Why Choose Keiser’s MSOT Bridge Program? Convenient Hybrid Format – Most coursework is completed online, with only one weekend per month (Friday and Saturday) required on campus at Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, or Jacksonville—ideal for working and out-of-state students. Earn Dual Degrees – You’l”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 2101 NW 117th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Other programs at Keiser University-Miami
- Associate of Science (AS) — Miami, accredited
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Keiser University-Miami MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Keiser University-Miami’s MSOT program?
As few as 2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
Is Keiser University-Miami’s MSOT program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in Florida
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Florida Department of Health). How to get licensed in Florida →
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