Occupational Therapy

Required General Education Selections by Category

Required Prerequisite Courses (42 credits)

Following successful completion of all prerequisite classes, with a grade equivalent of no less than 2.00 in each course, and an overall GPA of no less than 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale), students may apply for admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program.

• BIOL 231 - Physiological Anatomy 4 cr
• HS 220 - Information Management in Health Care 3 cr
• KINE 372 - Motor Learning & Development 3 cr
• KINE 374 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics 2 cr
• KINE 374L - Kinesiology/Biomechanics Lab 1 cr
• KINE 376 - Exercise Physiology 2 cr
• KINE 376L - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 cr
• OT 302 - Foundations in Occupational Therapy 3 cr
• OT 304 - Therapeutic Occupation 3 cr
• OT 413 - Developmental Structure and Neurologic Conditions 3 cr
• OT 423 - Development Structure and Orthodic Conditions 3 cr
• OT 433 - Developmental Structure Across the Lifespan 3 cr
• OT 443 - Developmental Structure and Psychosocial Conditions 3 cr
• PSYC 210 - Applications in Human Development 4 cr
• PSYC 346 - Neuropsychology 4 cr

Transfer Students

Transfer students’ needs are considered on an individual basis by the Department of Occupational Therapy. Students are encouraged to contact the Director of the Occupational Therapy Program for further information prior to applying for admission.

Transportation and Fees

The student is responsible for providing transportation to and from all courses and/or clinical learning experiences associated with the courses. Clinical experiences may include observation and interactive opportunities in clinical or community setting under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist or other professional. The student is also responsible for all fees related to required classroom and clinical materials.