Curriculum for Students

Currently 71-72 credits are required, depending upon the admitting college.  Some colleges do have additional science prerequisites.

Pre-requisite - Human Anatomy & Physiology I  - 4 credits

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester                                              Credits

English                                                         3

Disease and Impact on Occupation                  3

Medical Terminology                                      3

Intro to Occupational Therapy                         2

OT Theory I                                                  4

Clinical Observation                                        2

Occupational Development                              1     

                                                                     18

Spring Semester Credits

Human Anatomy &Physiology II                      4

Intro to Psychology                                         3

OT Group Process                                          2

Activities of Daily Living                                  3

OT in Physical Disabilities                                3

Clinical Rotation I                                            1

Occupational Therapeutic Media                       3    

                                                                    19

Summer Semester Credits

Math                                                             3

Speech                                                           3   

                                                                     6

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

Child Psychology                                          3

Psychosocial Therapy & Practice                   3

OT Theory II                                              1.5

Aging and Impact on Occupation                   1.5

OT in Pediatrics                                            4

Clinical Rotation II                                        2      

                                                                    15

Spring Semester Credits

OT Administration                                         3

*Fieldwork Experience I                                4.5

*Fieldwork Experience II                               4.5   

                                                                     12

 

*Must be completed within 18 months of academic coursework.