Prerequisites for Occupational Therapy

General Core Courses:

• English Composition I (3 hours)
• English Composition II-Literature based (3 hours)
• American History (3 hours)

Math/Science Courses:

• Biology (with or without lab) - (3 hours)
• Anatomy I (with lab) or Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab) - 4 hours
• Chemistry I (with lab) - (4 hours)
• Physics I (with lab) - (4 hours)
• Kinesiology (Biomechanics or Exercise Physiology may be substituted) - (3 hours)
• College Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or other college-level math - (3-4 hours)
• Statistics (3 hours)

Additional Required Courses:

• Introduction to Psychology- (3 hours)

• Abnormal Psychology - (3 hours)
• Human Growth and Development, or Developmental Psychology (3 hours)
• Sociology or Anthropology - (3 hours)
• Speech or Communications - (3 hours)
• Ethics or Philosophy - (3 hours)
• Medical Terminology - (2-3 hours)
   

Science Courses:  Biology; Kinesiology; Exercise Physiology; Chemistry II; Physics II; Anatomy II or Anatomy and Physiology II; Neuroscience; Physical Science

Humanities Courses:  Communication; Fine and Applied Arts; Foreign Language; World Literature; Philosophy; Art or Music Appreciation; Logic; Religion

Social Science Courses: Additional Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Anthropology; History; Group Process; Social Problems; Cultural Diversity; Sociology; Counseling; Critical Thinking

Health and Wellness Course (Basic physical education courses are not accepted toward prerequisite hours)

Basic Computer Course (Demonstration of computer proficiency in word processing, search engines and presentation software is expected of all students at the time of admission)