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Course Recommendations: Occupational Therapy

For detailed information about becoming an occupational therapist (OT) and preparing for OT school, see a description of the fieldÌý and find resources for prospective applicants from the (AOTA). Find sample for entry-level master’s and doctoral (OTD) degree programs. Prerequisites can vary widely between schools, so be sure to check the requirements for specific programs of interest using the .

Learn about the newly launched entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at ¶¶Òõ̽̽.

BIOLOGY

• Two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology, satisfied by ANPS 1190 & 1200
• Some schools require or recommend one semester of Biology.Ìý Human Cell Biology: BHSC 1340 OR ÌýPrinciples of Biology: BIOL 1400 would fulfill the requirement at all schools.

STATISTICS

• STAT 1110, STAT 141, or a statistics-heavy course necessary for your major (e.g., PSYC 2010 or STAT 2430), will fulfill the one semester required by most schools.

PSYCHOLOGY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Some schools list specific required content, most frequently introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and/or human development, corresponding to one or more of the following ¶¶Òõ̽̽ courses:

• Introductory Psychology: ÌýPSYS 1400
• Psychopathology: ÌýPSYS 2500
• Human Development: ÌýHDF 1050Ìý (For programs that do NOT require lifespan content, an alternative would be Developmental Psych - Childhood: PSYS 2400)

POTENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Social Sciences/Humanities:ÌýÌý

• Most schools have specific credit hour requirements in English, sociology, anthropology, ethics. Consult specific program websites for guidance.

Medical Terminology:

• Some schools, including ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s OTD program, require completion of a course like Medical Terminology: HLTH 1030.

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• Rarely, a program requires one semester of physics. A lab experience may or may not be necessary. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ offers a one semester course, Conceptual Physics, with (PHYS 1251) or without (PHYS 1250) lab that may fulfill this requirement. Higher level physics courses are also acceptable.

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