Pre-Professional Occupational Therapy Course Requirements
Major Requirements
80 Credit Hours
Course Prefix and Number |
Course Name |
Credit per Course |
CH130 | Chemistry for Allied Health | 4 |
BI150 | Biology I | 4 |
BI210 | Anatomy & Physiology I(Level I core – science) | 4 |
BI215 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
BI327 | Animal Behavior | 3 |
PS240 OR PS200 | Physics I OR Introduction to Physics | 4 |
MA111 | Precalculus I | 4 |
MA112 | Precalculus II (Level I core – math) | 4 |
MA201, MA205 OR PY222 | Upper Level Math Course (must be taken to complete Level I core math) | 3 |
PY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PY200 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PY232 | Human Development | 3 |
KN101A | Wellness Lifestyles | 2 |
KN203 | Advanced First Aid | 3 |
KN205 | Personal & Community Health | 3 |
KN220 | Seminar: OT as a Career | 2 |
KN305 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
KN306 | Biomechanics/ Kinesiology | 4 |
KN307 | Treatment of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
KN327 | Adaptive Physical Education | 3 |
KN/PY331 | Psychology of Performace Injury | 3 |
KN405A | Internship | 9 |
KN402A | Research in Practice (Level IV Core – Capstone) | 3 |
Free Electives
12 Credit Hours
* A grade of C or better is required.
* MA112 and MA201 OR MA112 and MA205 OR MA112 and PY222 must be taken substitute for the general core requirement of MA180
* PS240 Physics I may be substitute for PS200 Intro to Physics. PS240 is primarily offered in the fall semesters.
Must have a 3.0 GPA of the 4th consecutive semester (end of second year) or completed 68 credits as designated by year one and two of the program.
Course exchanges between semesters may be on option, with academic advisor advisement and approval.
Must complete 100 hours of observation in an appropriate facility prior to applying for internship, which takes place the semester prior to intended internship semester. All hours must be properly documented.
Total Credit Hours: 124