Degree and Program Requirements

70-71 credit hours are required for successful completion of the OTA program (variation occurs due to differences in college courses)

First Year Fall Semester:
Pre-requisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I- 4 credits
English	3 credits
Disease and Impact on Occupation	3 credits
Medical Terminology	3 credits
Introduction to Occupational Therapy	2 credits
Occupational Therapy Theory I	4 credits
Clinical Observation	2 credits
Occupational Development	1 credit
	18 credit hours

First Year Spring Semester:
Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4 credits
Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
Occupational Therapy Group Process	2 credits
Activities of Daily Living	3 credits
Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities	3 credits
Clinical Rotation I	1 credit
Occupational Therapeutic Media	3 credits
	19 credit hours

Second Year Fall Semester:
Child Psychology	3 credits
Psychosocial Therapy and Practice	3 credits
Occupational Therapy Theory II	1.5 credits
Aging and Impact on Occupation	1.5 credits
Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics	4 credits
Clinical Rotation II	2 credits
	15 credit hours

Second Year Spring Semester:
Occupational Therapy Administration	3 credit hours
Fieldwork Experience I	4.5 credit hours
Fieldwork Experience II	4.5 credit hours
	12 credit hours

Fieldwork experience I and fieldwork experience II must be completed within 18 months of completion of the academic coursework.